Which airline is most reliable for LAS (Las Vegas) to ABQ (Albuquerque)?

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

How often are flights delayed from LAS to ABQ?

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

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

When flights from LAS to ABQ are delayed, the average delay is approximately 50 minutes.

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

With 77% of LAS to ABQ flights arriving on time and an average delay of 50 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 LAS (Las Vegas) to ABQ (Albuquerque) usually delayed?

LAS to ABQ flights are moderately reliable at 77% on time. About 23% of flights experience delays averaging 50 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

What airline is most reliable on LAS (Las Vegas) to ABQ (Albuquerque)?

Spirit Airlines is the most reliable airline flying LAS to ABQ, with 82% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is Southwest Airlines at 76%.

What's the best month to fly LAS (Las Vegas) to ABQ (Albuquerque)?

The best month to fly LAS to ABQ is December, when 86% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is July at 67% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in December gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

LAS → ABQ

LAS (Las Vegas) to ABQ (Albuquerque)

LAS (Las Vegas) to ABQ (Albuquerque) flights arrive on time 77% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Spirit Airlines at 82%. The average delay is 50 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

LAS → ABQ on-time performance by month

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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?

Spirit Airlines edges out Southwest Airlines on this route — 82% vs 76% on time.

Airline Comparison

Spirit Airlines leads at 82% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 76%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly LAS → ABQ

Best month

December

86% on time

Worst month

July

67% on time

Dec

86%

Nov

85%

Jan

84%

Feb

81%

Oct

79%

Apr

77%

Aug

76%

Sep

74%

May

74%

Mar

73%

Jun

70%

Jul

67%

Good to know

Departing from LAS

78% on time

Expect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. LAS 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.