Best Time to Fly DEN to ABQ: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Denver International → Albuquerque International Sunport
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
3,201 flights were scheduled from Denver (DEN) to Albuquerque (ABQ) in the last 12 months, and 78.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.8 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 84.4%, while Southwest Airlines trailed at 75.5%.
October has been the best month (85% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (75%).
0.4% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DEN to ABQ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 84.4% | 60 min | 0.7% | 896 |
| United Airlines | 77.2% | 63 min | 0.2% | 840 |
| Southwest Airlines | 75.5% | 56 min | 0.3% | 1,465 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DEN to ABQ
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 6,229 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 89.1% | 0.5% | 222 |
| 8am–9am | 90.6% | 0.2% | 1,125 |
| 9am–10am | 91.8% | 0.0% | 85 |
| 10am–11am | 91.3% | 0.0% | 46 |
| 11am–12pm | 82.7% | 0.2% | 912 |
| 12pm–1pm | 79.3% | 0.7% | 151 |
| 1pm–2pm | 80.2% | 0.3% | 314 |
| 2pm–3pm | 80.8% | 0.7% | 147 |
| 3pm–4pm | 78.1% | 1.2% | 916 |
| 4pm–5pm | 73.0% | 0.0% | 167 |
| 5pm–6pm | 60.8% | 0.6% | 172 |
| 6pm–7pm | 61.8% | 0.9% | 223 |
| 7pm–8pm | 65.7% | 0.8% | 521 |
| 8pm–9pm | 68.1% | 0.5% | 778 |
| 9pm–10pm | 70.4% | 0.0% | 280 |
| 10pm–11pm | 63.5% | 0.6% | 168 |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 2 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DEN to ABQ
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) | 81.9% | +2.2 pts | 0.0% | 116 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 78.7% | -0.9 pts | 0.0% | 249 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 69.1% | -10.6 pts | 0.7% | 1,162 |
| All other days | 79.7% | — | 0.5% | 4,702 |
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).