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Route · ABQ → ATL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Albuquerque to Atlanta

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ABQ to ATL (Albuquerque to Atlanta) ranks #2477 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

89.1%
On-time
+10.1 pts
vs US avg
78 min
Delay when late
5,013
Flights
#2477 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.9%

Best Month

Feb 2024 97%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 80%

Distance

1,269 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 88 12 1 0 DL
Nov 2025 78 10 3 0 DL
Oct 2025 96 7 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 77 4 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 82 6 2 1 DL
Jul 2025 88 12 0 1 DL
Jun 2025 86 7 1 3 DL
May 2025 87 11 0 1 DL
Apr 2025 86 14 0 1 DL
Mar 2025 86 13 1 0 DL
Feb 2025 70 9 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 72 6 2 0 DL
Dec 2024 84 12 0 0 DL
Nov 2024 78 7 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 96 6 0 0 DL
Sep 2024 80 8 0 0 DL
Aug 2024 82 7 0 0 DL
Jul 2024 79 16 8 1 DL
Jun 2024 81 11 0 0 DL
May 2024 79 13 0 1 DL
Apr 2024 77 8 0 0 DL
Mar 2024 80 6 0 0 DL
Feb 2024 66 2 0 0 DL
Jan 2024 71 6 0 1 DL

ABQ–ATL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (92.4%) · weakest: July (81.8%)

80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 88.1%

Strongest calendar month

October

92.4% on-time · ~92 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~92 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

81.8% on-time · ~73 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

18 of 1,949 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

10 of 1,949 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

ABQ - Albuquerque

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Albuquerque, NM.

ABQ on-time profile

ATL - Atlanta

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Atlanta, GA.

ATL on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See ABQ and ATL side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare ABQ vs ATL

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among ABQ's stronger departures

ABQ → ATL posts a 89.1% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 7 of 20 BTS-tracked routes leaving Albuquerque. The same hub also shows 11 mid-band and 2 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #230 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About ABQ to ATL

Albuquerque to Atlanta (ABQ to ATL) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 89.1% on-time rate across 5,013 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 77.8 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 1,269 miles and is served by 1 carrier. Over the most recent 24 months, 18 of 1,949 flights were cancelled (0.9%) and 10 diverted (0.5%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 97% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 80% - a 17-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ABQ–ATL peaks in October at 92.4% on-time ; the softest month is July at 81.8%, a 10.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ABQ to ATL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ABQ to ATL ranks #2477 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from ABQ to ATL? ▼
Flights from Albuquerque to Atlanta have a 89.1% on-time rate based on 5,013 flights. The average delay is 77.8 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ABQ to ATL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (18 of 1,949 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ABQ to ATL? ▼
The flight distance from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Atlanta (ATL) is approximately 1,269 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from ABQ to ATL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (97% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (80% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ABQ Airport

Albuquerque
ATL Airport

Atlanta
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using ABQ–ATL data

ABQ–ATL runs 10.1 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare ABQ and ATL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ABQ airport
  • If your dates flex, October (92.4% on-time) beats July (81.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 89.1% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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