IAH (Houston) to ABQ (Albuquerque) flights arrive on time 76% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 81%. The average delay is 64 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.IAH → ABQ
IAH (Houston) to ABQ (Albuquerque)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 76% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
SkyWest Airlines edges out United Airlines on this route — 81% vs 75% on time.
Airline Comparison
SkyWest Airlines leads at 81% on time; United Airlines trails at 75%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from IAH
80% on timeExpect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. IAH has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~27 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at ABQ
81% on timeWhen flights into ABQ are late, the average delay is 63 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at ABQ: TSA is ~17 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated May 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.