Which airline is most reliable for DEN (Denver) to ABQ (Albuquerque)?

The most reliable airline on the DEN to ABQ route is SkyWest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 84%.

How often are flights delayed from DEN to ABQ?

About 23% of flights from DEN to ABQ experience delays. 77% arrive on time.

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

When flights from DEN to ABQ are delayed, the average delay is approximately 56 minutes.

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

With 77% of DEN to ABQ flights arriving on time and an average delay of 56 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 DEN (Denver) to ABQ (Albuquerque) usually delayed?

DEN to ABQ flights are moderately reliable at 77% on time. About 23% of flights experience delays averaging 56 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

What airline is most reliable on DEN (Denver) to ABQ (Albuquerque)?

SkyWest Airlines is the most reliable airline flying DEN to ABQ, with 84% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is Southwest Airlines at 75%.

What's the best month to fly DEN (Denver) to ABQ (Albuquerque)?

The best month to fly DEN to ABQ is December, when 84% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is June at 67% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in December gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

DEN → ABQ

DEN (Denver) to ABQ (Albuquerque)

DEN (Denver) to ABQ (Albuquerque) flights arrive on time 77% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 84%. The average delay is 56 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

DEN → ABQ on-time performance by month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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This route is on time most of the time. About 77% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

SkyWest Airlines edges out Southwest Airlines on this route — 84% vs 75% on time.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 84% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 75%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly DEN → ABQ

Best month

December

84% on time

Worst month

June

67% on time

Dec

84%

Nov

84%

Sep

83%

Oct

83%

Mar

80%

Feb

80%

Jan

78%

Aug

76%

Apr

75%

May

73%

Jul

69%

Jun

67%

Good to know

Departing from DEN

78% on time

Expect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. DEN has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (5 min).

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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.