Which airline is most reliable for DAL (Dallas) to ABQ (Albuquerque)?

The most reliable airline on the DAL to ABQ route is Southwest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 78%.

How often are flights delayed from DAL to ABQ?

About 22% of flights from DAL to ABQ experience delays. 78% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on DAL to ABQ flights?

When flights from DAL to ABQ are delayed, the average delay is approximately 54 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a DAL to ABQ flight?

With 78% of DAL to ABQ flights arriving on time and an average delay of 54 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at ABQ is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

Is DAL (Dallas) to ABQ (Albuquerque) usually delayed?

DAL to ABQ flights are moderately reliable at 78% on time. About 22% of flights experience delays averaging 54 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

What airline is most reliable on DAL (Dallas) to ABQ (Albuquerque)?

Southwest Airlines is the most reliable airline flying DAL to ABQ, with 78% of flights arriving on time.

What's the best month to fly DAL (Dallas) to ABQ (Albuquerque)?

The best month to fly DAL to ABQ is February, when 84% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is June at 63% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in February gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

DAL → ABQ

DAL (Dallas) to ABQ (Albuquerque)

DAL (Dallas) to ABQ (Albuquerque) flights arrive on time 78% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 78%. The average delay is 54 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

DAL → ABQ on-time performance by month

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This route is on time most of the time. About 78% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

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Best & worst months to fly DAL → ABQ

Best month

February

84% on time

Worst month

June

63% on time

Feb

84%

Nov

84%

Jan

84%

Aug

83%

Dec

83%

Mar

82%

Oct

82%

Sep

80%

Apr

79%

May

72%

Jul

66%

Jun

63%

Good to know

Departing from DAL

78% on time

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Arriving at ABQ

81% on time

When flights into ABQ are late, the average delay is 63 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at ABQ: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated November 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.