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Route · ATL → ABQ · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Albuquerque

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ATL to ABQ (Atlanta to Albuquerque) ranks #2475 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.5%
On-time
+5.5 pts
vs US avg
55 min
Delay when late
5,014
Flights
#2475 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.9%

Best Month

Feb 2024 95%

Worst Month

May 2025 64%

Distance

1,269 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 88 15 0 0 DL
Nov 2025 78 10 4 0 DL
Oct 2025 96 10 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 77 11 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 82 11 1 0 DL
Jul 2025 88 15 1 1 DL
Jun 2025 86 17 1 1 DL
May 2025 87 31 0 0 DL
Apr 2025 86 16 0 0 DL
Mar 2025 86 12 1 2 DL
Feb 2025 70 14 0 1 DL
Jan 2025 72 14 2 0 DL
Dec 2024 84 14 0 0 DL
Nov 2024 78 6 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 96 8 0 0 DL
Sep 2024 80 13 0 0 DL
Aug 2024 82 13 0 0 DL
Jul 2024 79 23 8 0 DL
Jun 2024 81 8 0 0 DL
May 2024 79 23 0 0 DL
Apr 2024 77 10 0 0 DL
Mar 2024 80 5 0 0 DL
Feb 2024 66 3 0 0 DL
Jan 2024 71 9 0 0 DL

ATL–ABQ seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (89.8%) · weakest: July (77.3%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 84.7%

Strongest calendar month

November

89.8% on-time · ~72 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~92 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

77.3% on-time · ~73 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

18 of 1,949 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

5 of 1,949 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

ATL - Atlanta

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

ATL on-time profile

ABQ - Albuquerque

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

ABQ on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare ATL vs ABQ

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among ATL departures

From ATL, this corridor sits with 75 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 144 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (67 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 2 below 75%). Destination: Albuquerque · fleet on-time rank #1388 of 4927.

What the Data Says About ATL to ABQ

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Atlanta to Albuquerque (ATL to ABQ) running a 84.5% on-time rate over 5,014 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 55.0 minutes. The 1,269-mile corridor is served by 1 carrier, and over the last 24 months 0.9% of 1,949 flights were cancelled, 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while May 2025 came in at just 64% - a 31-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ATL–ABQ peaks in November at 89.8% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~92 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 77.3%, a 12.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ATL to ABQ rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ATL to ABQ ranks #2475 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 ATL to ABQ? ▼
Flights from Atlanta to Albuquerque have a 84.5% on-time rate based on 5,014 flights. The average delay is 55.0 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to ABQ? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (18 of 1,949 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to ABQ? ▼
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Albuquerque (ABQ) is approximately 1,269 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to ABQ? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was May 2025 (64% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ATL Airport

Atlanta
ABQ Airport

Albuquerque
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 ATL–ABQ data

ATL–ABQ runs 5.5 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare ATL and ABQ airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ATL airport
  • If your dates flex, November (89.8% on-time) beats July (77.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.5% 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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