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

The most reliable airline on the DFW to ABQ route is null, with an on-time arrival rate of 82%.

How often are flights delayed from DFW to ABQ?

About 29% of flights from DFW to ABQ experience delays. 71% arrive on time.

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

When flights from DFW to ABQ are delayed, the average delay is approximately 69 minutes.

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

With 71% of DFW to ABQ flights arriving on time and an average delay of 69 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 DFW (Dallas) to ABQ (Albuquerque) usually delayed?

DFW to ABQ flights are moderately reliable at 71% on time. About 29% of flights experience delays averaging 69 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

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

null is the most reliable airline flying DFW to ABQ, with 82% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is American Airlines at 69%.

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

The best month to fly DFW to ABQ is October, when 80% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is June at 63% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in October gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

DFW → ABQ

DFW (Dallas) to ABQ (Albuquerque)

DFW (Dallas) to ABQ (Albuquerque) flights arrive on time 71% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is null at 82%. The average delay is 69 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

DFW → ABQ on-time performance by month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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This route is delayed fairly often. About 71% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

null edges out American Airlines on this route — 82% vs 69% on time.

Airline Comparison

leads at 82% on time; American Airlines trails at 69%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly DFW → ABQ

Best month

October

80% on time

Worst month

June

63% on time

Oct

80%

Nov

78%

Feb

77%

Sep

77%

Dec

76%

Jan

73%

Aug

71%

Apr

69%

Mar

67%

May

64%

Jul

63%

Jun

63%

Good to know

Departing from DFW

76% on time

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

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

DFW cancels 2.3% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.

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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.