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Route · DFW → ABQ · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Albuquerque

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DFW to ABQ (Dallas/Fort Worth to Albuquerque) ranks #718 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.1%
On-time
-3.9 pts
vs US avg
70 min
Delay when late
13,800
Flights
#718 of 4927
Corpus placement

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

DFW–ABQ seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (80.4%) · weakest: July (64.8%)

60%65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78.1%

Strongest calendar month

February

80.4% on-time · ~169 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~213 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

64.8% on-time · ~213 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.8%

139 of 4,888 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

12 of 4,888 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

DFW - Dallas/Fort Worth

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

DFW 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 DFW and ABQ side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare DFW vs ABQ

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DFW departures

From DFW, this corridor sits with 113 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 183 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (13 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 57 below 75%). Destination: Albuquerque · fleet on-time rank #4451 of 4927.

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.

On the multi-year calendar, DFW–ABQ peaks in February at 80.4% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~213 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 64.8%, a 15.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DFW to ABQ rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DFW to ABQ ranks #718 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 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.

Airports on this route

DFW Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth
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 DFW–ABQ data

DFW–ABQ is mid-pack at 75.1% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DFW and ABQ airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DFW airport
  • If your dates flex, February (80.4% on-time) beats July (64.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75.1% 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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