Which airline is most reliable for PHX (Phoenix) to ABQ (Albuquerque)?

The most reliable airline on the PHX to ABQ route is SkyWest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 88%.

How often are flights delayed from PHX to ABQ?

About 17% of flights from PHX to ABQ experience delays. 83% arrive on time.

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

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

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

With 83% of PHX 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.

PHX → ABQ

PHX (Phoenix) to ABQ (Albuquerque)

PHX (Phoenix) to ABQ (Albuquerque) flights arrive on time 83% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 88%. The average delay is 59 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 83% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

SkyWest Airlines edges out American Airlines on this route — 88% vs 81% on time.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 88% on time; American Airlines trails at 81%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from PHX

82% on time

Expect ~16 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. PHX has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 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 March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.