Best Time to Fly SFO to ABQ: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
San Francisco International → Albuquerque International Sunport
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
714 flights were scheduled from San Francisco (SFO) to Albuquerque (ABQ) in the last 12 months, and 82.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.1 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 83.3%, while United Airlines trailed at 81.3%.
October has been the best month (89% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (80%).
0.4% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
SFO 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 | 83.3% | 65 min | 0.6% | 488 |
| United Airlines | 81.3% | 49 min | 0.0% | 226 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SFO to ABQ
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,365 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 79.7% | 0.0% | 75 |
| 9am–10am | 86.6% | 0.0% | 306 |
| 10am–11am | 76.3% | 1.3% | 77 |
| 11am–12pm | 87.9% | 0.7% | 151 |
| 12pm–1pm | 70.6% | 1.2% | 86 |
| 4pm–5pm | 86.9% | 0.0% | 99 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 8 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 84.5% | 0.6% | 527 |
| 7pm–8pm | 67.7% | 5.6% | 36 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SFO 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) | Limited data | 24 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 67.2% | -17.5 pts | 3.3% | 60 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 81.7% | -3.1 pts | 0.5% | 219 |
| All other days | 84.7% | — | 0.5% | 1,062 |
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).