Which airline is most reliable for LAX (Los Angeles) to ABQ (Albuquerque)?

The most reliable airline on the LAX to ABQ route is SkyWest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 89%.

How often are flights delayed from LAX to ABQ?

About 13% of flights from LAX to ABQ experience delays. 87% arrive on time.

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

When flights from LAX to ABQ are delayed, the average delay is approximately 59 minutes.

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

With 87% of LAX to ABQ flights arriving on time and an average delay of 59 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 LAX (Los Angeles) to ABQ (Albuquerque) usually delayed?

No, LAX to ABQ flights are generally reliable. 87% arrive on time, which is above average. When delays do occur, they average 59 minutes.

What airline is most reliable on LAX (Los Angeles) to ABQ (Albuquerque)?

SkyWest Airlines is the most reliable airline flying LAX to ABQ, with 89% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is Southwest Airlines at 83%.

What's the best month to fly LAX (Los Angeles) to ABQ (Albuquerque)?

The best month to fly LAX to ABQ is April, when 91% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is December at 82% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in April gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

LAX → ABQ

LAX (Los Angeles) to ABQ (Albuquerque)

LAX (Los Angeles) to ABQ (Albuquerque) flights arrive on time 87% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 89%. The average delay is 59 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by airline operations (crew, maintenance, boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

LAX → ABQ on-time performance by month

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This route is usually on time. About 87% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by airline operations (crew, maintenance, boarding).

Accurate?

SkyWest Airlines edges out Southwest Airlines on this route — 89% vs 83% on time.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 89% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 83%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly LAX → ABQ

Best month

April

91% on time

Worst month

December

82% on time

Apr

91%

Jan

90%

Nov

90%

Aug

89%

Mar

88%

Oct

88%

Sep

88%

May

87%

Feb

86%

Jul

85%

Jun

83%

Dec

82%

Good to know

Departing from LAX

81% on time

Expect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. LAX 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.