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 18% of flights from PHX to ABQ experience delays. 82% 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 60 minutes.

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

With 82% of PHX to ABQ flights arriving on time and an average delay of 60 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 PHX (Phoenix) to ABQ (Albuquerque) usually delayed?

No, PHX to ABQ flights are generally reliable. 82% arrive on time, which is above average. When delays do occur, they average 60 minutes.

What airline is most reliable on PHX (Phoenix) to ABQ (Albuquerque)?

SkyWest Airlines is the most reliable airline flying PHX to ABQ, with 88% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is Southwest Airlines at 80%.

What's the best month to fly PHX (Phoenix) to ABQ (Albuquerque)?

The best month to fly PHX to ABQ is November, when 87% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is July at 74% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in November gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

PHX → ABQ

PHX (Phoenix) to ABQ (Albuquerque)

PHX (Phoenix) to ABQ (Albuquerque) flights arrive on time 82% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 88%. The average delay is 60 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

PHX → ABQ on-time performance by month

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This route is on time most of the time. About 82% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Accurate?

SkyWest Airlines edges out Southwest Airlines on this route — 88% vs 80% on time.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 88% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 80%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly PHX → ABQ

Best month

November

87% on time

Worst month

July

74% on time

Nov

87%

Feb

86%

Sep

86%

Jan

85%

Dec

84%

Apr

82%

Mar

82%

May

80%

Oct

80%

Aug

79%

Jun

75%

Jul

74%

Good to know

Departing from PHX

81% 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 (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.