Which airline is most reliable for ORD (Chicago) to ABQ (Albuquerque)?

The most reliable airline on the ORD to ABQ route is Republic Airways, with an on-time arrival rate of 83%.

How often are flights delayed from ORD to ABQ?

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

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

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

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

With 77% of ORD 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 ORD (Chicago) to ABQ (Albuquerque) usually delayed?

ORD to ABQ flights are moderately reliable at 77% on time. About 23% of flights experience delays averaging 59 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

What airline is most reliable on ORD (Chicago) to ABQ (Albuquerque)?

Republic Airways is the most reliable airline flying ORD to ABQ, with 83% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is SkyWest Airlines at 72%.

What's the best month to fly ORD (Chicago) to ABQ (Albuquerque)?

The best month to fly ORD to ABQ is May, when 84% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is July at 66% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in May gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

ORD → ABQ

ORD (Chicago) to ABQ (Albuquerque)

ORD (Chicago) to ABQ (Albuquerque) flights arrive on time 77% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Republic Airways at 83%. The average delay is 59 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

ORD → 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?

Republic Airways edges out SkyWest Airlines on this route — 83% vs 72% on time.

Airline Comparison

Republic Airways leads at 83% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 72%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly ORD → ABQ

Best month

May

84% on time

Worst month

July

66% on time

May

84%

Nov

83%

Oct

82%

Sep

80%

Dec

80%

Feb

79%

Aug

77%

Apr

77%

Mar

75%

Jun

71%

Jan

70%

Jul

66%

Good to know

Departing from ORD

77% on time

Expect ~22 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. ORD 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.