Best Time to Fly ABQ to IAD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Albuquerque International Sunport → Washington Dulles International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
272 flights were scheduled from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Washington (IAD) in the last 12 months, and 89.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 11.9 points above the US average of 77.6%.
United Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
October has been the best month (97% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (82%).
1.1% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ABQ to IAD on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 89.5% | 80 min | 1.1% | 272 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ABQ to IAD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 342 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 89.0% | 2.0% | 150 |
| 2pm–3pm | 86.5% | 0.0% | 37 |
| 3pm–4pm | 78.7% | 0.0% | 155 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ABQ to IAD
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 7 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.0% | -17.3 pts | 0.9% | 108 |
| All other days | 89.3% | — | 0.9% | 227 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).