Best Time to Fly JFK to ABQ: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
John F. Kennedy International → Albuquerque International Sunport
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 61.3% of New York (JFK) to Albuquerque (ABQ) flights arrived on time (160 scheduled flights). That is 16.3 points below the national average of 77.6%.
JetBlue was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
May has been the best month (79% on time) and Saturday the weakest day of the week (58%).
2.5% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
JFK 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 60.9% | 85 min | 2.6% | 156 |
| Delta Air Lines | Limited data | 4 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly JFK to ABQ
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 344 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 4 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 60.6% | 2.8% | 107 |
| 7pm–8pm | 71.0% | 4.1% | 98 |
| 8pm–9pm | 67.4% | 1.5% | 131 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on JFK to ABQ
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 56.0% | -16.5 pts | 5.7% | 124 |
| All other days | 72.5% | — | 0.9% | 220 |
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).