Which airline is most reliable for SLC (Salt Lake City) to ABQ (Albuquerque)?

The most reliable airline on the SLC to ABQ route is SkyWest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 91%.

How often are flights delayed from SLC to ABQ?

About 10% of flights from SLC to ABQ experience delays. 90% arrive on time.

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

When flights from SLC to ABQ are delayed, the average delay is approximately 56 minutes.

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

With 90% of SLC to ABQ flights arriving on time and an average delay of 56 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 SLC (Salt Lake City) to ABQ (Albuquerque) usually delayed?

No, SLC to ABQ flights are generally reliable. 90% arrive on time, which is above average. When delays do occur, they average 56 minutes.

What airline is most reliable on SLC (Salt Lake City) to ABQ (Albuquerque)?

SkyWest Airlines is the most reliable airline flying SLC to ABQ, with 91% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is Delta Air Lines at 83%.

What's the best month to fly SLC (Salt Lake City) to ABQ (Albuquerque)?

The best month to fly SLC to ABQ is October, when 96% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is April at 85% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in October gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

SLC → ABQ

SLC (Salt Lake City) to ABQ (Albuquerque)

SLC (Salt Lake City) to ABQ (Albuquerque) flights arrive on time 90% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 91%. The average delay is 56 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by airline operations (crew, maintenance, boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

SLC → ABQ on-time performance by month

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This route is usually on time. About 90% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

SkyWest Airlines edges out Delta Air Lines on this route — 91% vs 83% on time.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 91% on time; Delta Air Lines trails at 83%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly SLC → ABQ

Best month

October

96% on time

Worst month

April

85% on time

Oct

96%

Feb

92%

Jun

92%

Sep

92%

Nov

91%

Dec

91%

Aug

91%

Jul

89%

May

89%

Mar

89%

Jan

87%

Apr

85%

Good to know

Departing from SLC

85% on time

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