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Route · PHX → ABQ · 2020–2025 BTS data

Phoenix to Albuquerque

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHX to ABQ (Phoenix to Albuquerque) ranks #495 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.2%
On-time
+3.2 pts
vs US avg
67 min
Delay when late
16,920
Flights
#495 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.3%

Best Month

Nov 2024 93%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 76%

Distance

328 mi

Carriers

33

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 321 62 0 0 WN,AA,MQ,OO
Nov 2025 298 60 3 0 OO,AA,WN
Oct 2025 306 73 0 0 AA,OO,WN
Sep 2025 236 33 3 0 WN,OO,AA,MQ
Aug 2025 247 46 0 1 AA,OO,WN,MQ
Jul 2025 262 64 0 0 AA,OO,WN
Jun 2025 260 57 1 1 AA,OO,WN
May 2025 291 67 2 0 AA,OO,WN
Apr 2025 307 49 0 0 MQ,OO,WN,AA
Mar 2025 313 60 5 0 AA,OO,WN,MQ
Feb 2025 268 29 0 0 AA,OO,WN,MQ
Jan 2025 282 32 0 0 AA,OO,WN,MQ
Dec 2024 299 42 0 0 AA,MQ,OO,WN
Nov 2024 302 22 0 0 OO,MQ,WN,AA
Oct 2024 322 56 0 0 MQ,OO,WN,AA
Sep 2024 265 36 0 0 WN,OO,AA,MQ
Aug 2024 277 64 0 0 AA,MQ,WN,OO
Jul 2024 264 55 0 0 AA,MQ,OO,WN
Jun 2024 258 53 0 0 AA,MQ,OO,WN
May 2024 285 45 0 0 AA,MQ,OO,WN
Apr 2024 261 41 1 0 AA,MQ,OO,WN
Mar 2024 261 61 1 0 AA,MQ,OO,WN
Feb 2024 216 37 0 0 AA,MQ,OO,WN
Jan 2024 226 46 3 1 AA,MQ,WN,OO

PHX–ABQ seasonal on-time pattern

Best: January (88.1%) · weakest: July (73.6%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 82.5%

Strongest calendar month

January

88.1% on-time · ~226 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~262 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

73.6% on-time · ~231 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.3%

19 of 6,627 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

3 of 6,627 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PHX departures

From PHX, this corridor sits with 71 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 97 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (25 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Albuquerque · fleet on-time rank #2279 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PHX to ABQ

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Phoenix to Albuquerque (PHX to ABQ) running a 82.2% on-time rate over 16,920 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 67.3 minutes. The 328-mile corridor is served by 33 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.3% of 6,627 flights were cancelled, 0.0% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 76% - a 17-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PHX–ABQ peaks in January at 88.1% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~262 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 73.6%, a 14.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHX to ABQ rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHX to ABQ ranks #495 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 PHX to ABQ?
Flights from Phoenix to Albuquerque have a 82.2% on-time rate based on 16,920 flights. The average delay is 67.3 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHX to ABQ?
Over the last 24 months, 0.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (19 of 6,627 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHX to ABQ?
The flight distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Albuquerque (ABQ) is approximately 328 miles. This route is served by 33 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHX to ABQ?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (76% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using PHX–ABQ data

PHX–ABQ runs 3.2 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare PHX and ABQ airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PHX airport
  • If your dates flex, January (88.1% on-time) beats July (73.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.2% 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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