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Route · ABQ → PHX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Albuquerque to Phoenix

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ABQ to PHX (Albuquerque to Phoenix) ranks #481 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.3%
On-time
+5.3 pts
vs US avg
76 min
Delay when late
16,998
Flights
#481 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.4%

Best Month

Feb 2025 89%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 78%

Distance

328 mi

Carriers

34

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 320 48 1 0 WN,AA,MQ,OO
Nov 2025 299 60 5 0 OO,AA,WN
Oct 2025 308 66 0 1 AA,OO,WN,MQ
Sep 2025 236 38 3 0 WN,OO,AA,MQ
Aug 2025 248 35 0 0 AA,OO,WN,MQ
Jul 2025 262 47 1 0 AA,OO,WN
Jun 2025 260 56 1 0 AA,OO,WN
May 2025 290 49 3 0 AA,OO,WN
Apr 2025 306 53 0 0 MQ,OO,WN,AA
Mar 2025 313 58 4 0 AA,OO,WN,MQ
Feb 2025 268 29 0 0 AA,OO,WN,MQ
Jan 2025 282 40 0 0 AA,OO,WN,MQ
Dec 2024 300 42 1 0 AA,MQ,OO,WN
Nov 2024 302 42 0 0 OO,MQ,WN,AA
Oct 2024 319 40 0 1 MQ,OO,WN,AA
Sep 2024 265 36 0 0 WN,OO,AA,MQ
Aug 2024 285 52 0 1 AA,MQ,WN,OO
Jul 2024 264 59 0 0 AA,MQ,OO,WN
Jun 2024 257 44 0 1 AA,MQ,OO,WN
May 2024 281 55 1 0 AA,MQ,OO,WN
Apr 2024 258 51 2 0 AA,MQ,OO,WN
Mar 2024 263 57 0 0 AA,MQ,OO,WN
Feb 2024 220 31 0 0 AA,MQ,OO,WN
Jan 2024 229 50 2 0 AA,MQ,WN,OO

ABQ–PHX seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (87.4%) · weakest: July (81.3%)

80%82%84%86%88% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 84.1%

Strongest calendar month

September

87.4% on-time · ~230 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~263 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

81.3% on-time · ~231 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.4%

24 of 6,635 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

4 of 6,635 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

PHX - Phoenix

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Phoenix, AZ.

PHX on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare ABQ vs PHX

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: Phoenix · fleet on-time rank #1462 of 4927.

What the Data Says About ABQ to PHX

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Albuquerque to Phoenix (ABQ to PHX) running a 84.3% on-time rate over 16,998 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 75.7 minutes. The 328-mile corridor is served by 34 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.4% of 6,635 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Feb 2025 was the strongest month at 89% on-time versus Jul 2024 at 78%, a 12-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, ABQ–PHX peaks in September at 87.4% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~263 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 81.3%, a 6.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ABQ to PHX rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ABQ to PHX ranks #481 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 PHX? ▼
Flights from Albuquerque to Phoenix have a 84.3% on-time rate based on 16,998 flights. The average delay is 75.7 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2025 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ABQ to PHX? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (24 of 6,635 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ABQ to PHX? ▼
The flight distance from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Phoenix (PHX) is approximately 328 miles. This route is served by 34 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ABQ to PHX? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2025 (89% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (78% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ABQ Airport

Albuquerque
PHX Airport

Phoenix
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–PHX data

ABQ–PHX runs 5.3 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 PHX airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ABQ airport
  • If your dates flex, September (87.4% on-time) beats July (81.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.3% 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

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.