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Route · DFW → ABQ · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Albuquerque

The DFW–ABQ corridor (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX → Albuquerque, NM) runs behind the national average, served by 19 carriers across roughly 569 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.1%
On-time
-3.9 pts
vs US avg
70 min
Delay when late
13,800
Flights

Cancelled

2.8%

Best Month

Oct 2024 83%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 51%

Distance

569 mi

Carriers

19

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 170 64 0 1 AA,OO
Nov 2025 175 55 5 0 OO,MQ,AA
Oct 2025 200 48 3 0 AA,MQ
Sep 2025 189 57 5 0 MQ,OO,AA
Aug 2025 230 88 10 0 AA,MQ
Jul 2025 245 89 6 1 AA,MQ
Jun 2025 236 96 8 1 AA,OO,MQ
May 2025 209 67 10 1 AA,MQ
Apr 2025 207 68 11 2 MQ,AA
Mar 2025 191 49 6 1 AA,OO,MQ
Feb 2025 184 39 3 0 AA,OO,MQ
Jan 2025 192 45 11 0 AA,MQ
Dec 2024 212 51 6 0 AA,MQ
Nov 2024 202 41 5 0 MQ,OO,AA
Oct 2024 230 39 0 0 MQ,NK,AA
Sep 2024 211 47 0 0 AA,MQ
Aug 2024 239 65 2 0 AA,MQ,OO
Jul 2024 228 111 4 0 AA,MQ,OO
Jun 2024 222 82 10 3 AA,MQ,OO
May 2024 212 92 27 0 AA,MQ
Apr 2024 165 49 2 0 AA,MQ
Mar 2024 181 68 0 0 AA
Feb 2024 172 35 0 1 AA
Jan 2024 186 66 5 1 AA

Cancellation Rate

2.8%

139 of 4,888 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

12 of 4,888 flights

What the Data Says About DFW to ABQ

The Dallas/Fort Worth to Albuquerque corridor (DFW to ABQ) posts a 75.1% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 13,800 tracked flights. Late flights run 70.4 minutes behind on average. 19 carriers cover the 569-mile route; over the last 24 months, 139 of 4,888 flights were cancelled (2.8%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 83% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 51% - a 32-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from DFW to ABQ?
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Albuquerque have a 75.1% on-time rate based on 13,800 flights. The average delay is 70.4 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 83% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to ABQ?
Over the last 24 months, 2.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (139 of 4,888 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to ABQ?
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Albuquerque (ABQ) is approximately 569 miles. This route is served by 19 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to ABQ?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (83% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (51% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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