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Route · ABQ → DAL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Albuquerque to Dallas

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ABQ to DAL (Albuquerque to Dallas) ranks #1338 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83%
On-time
+4 pts
vs US avg
59 min
Delay when late
9,038
Flights
#1338 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Feb 2024 91%

Worst Month

Dec 2024 73%

Distance

580 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 137 21 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 133 16 3 1 WN
Oct 2025 162 24 4 3 WN
Sep 2025 133 13 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 135 20 0 1 WN
Jul 2025 145 24 1 2 WN
Jun 2025 142 27 2 0 WN
May 2025 144 31 1 0 WN
Apr 2025 142 16 5 0 WN
Mar 2025 143 24 3 0 WN
Feb 2025 123 12 1 0 WN
Jan 2025 132 13 5 0 WN
Dec 2024 150 41 0 1 WN
Nov 2024 143 24 2 1 WN
Oct 2024 160 16 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 128 16 1 0 WN
Aug 2024 134 31 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 144 27 1 0 WN
Jun 2024 139 31 1 0 WN
May 2024 142 35 5 0 WN
Apr 2024 137 26 1 1 WN
Mar 2024 140 24 0 0 WN
Feb 2024 133 12 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 145 17 5 0 WN

ABQ–DAL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: January (89.9%) · weakest: June (76.3%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81.4%

Strongest calendar month

January

89.9% on-time · ~123 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~142 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

76.3% on-time · ~120 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

41 of 3,366 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

10 of 3,366 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

DAL - Dallas

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Dallas, TX.

DAL on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare ABQ vs DAL

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among ABQ departures

From ABQ, this corridor sits with 11 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 20 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (7 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 2 below 75%). Destination: Dallas · fleet on-time rank #1935 of 4927.

What the Data Says About ABQ to DAL

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Albuquerque to Dallas (ABQ to DAL) running a 83% on-time rate over 9,038 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 58.5 minutes. The 580-mile corridor is served by 1 carrier, and over the last 24 months 1.2% of 3,366 flights were cancelled, 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Dec 2024 came in at just 73% - a 18-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ABQ–DAL peaks in January at 89.9% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~142 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 76.3%, a 13.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ABQ to DAL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ABQ to DAL ranks #1338 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 DAL? ▼
Flights from Albuquerque to Dallas have a 83% on-time rate based on 9,038 flights. The average delay is 58.5 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ABQ to DAL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (41 of 3,366 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ABQ to DAL? ▼
The flight distance from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Dallas (DAL) is approximately 580 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from ABQ to DAL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (91% on-time). The worst was Dec 2024 (73% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ABQ Airport

Albuquerque
DAL Airport

Dallas
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–DAL data

ABQ–DAL runs 4 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 DAL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ABQ airport
  • If your dates flex, January (89.9% on-time) beats June (76.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83% 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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