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Route · SEA → ABQ · 2020–2025 BTS data

Seattle to Albuquerque

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), SEA to ABQ (Seattle to Albuquerque) ranks #3664 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.6%
On-time
-1.4 pts
vs US avg
48 min
Delay when late
2,255
Flights
#3664 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.2%

Best Month

Oct 2023 87%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 42%

Distance

1,180 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 45 11 0 0 AS
Nov 2025 50 11 0 0 AS
Oct 2025 59 12 2 0 AS
Sep 2025 51 14 0 0 AS
Aug 2025 59 20 0 0 AS
Jul 2025 62 36 0 0 AS
Jun 2025 60 27 0 0 AS
May 2025 58 28 0 0 AS
Apr 2025 35 12 0 0 AS
Mar 2025 31 7 0 0 AS
Jan 2025 36 10 0 0 AS
Dec 2024 46 10 0 0 AS
Nov 2024 50 12 0 0 AS
Oct 2024 60 14 0 0 AS
Sep 2024 30 7 0 0 AS
Jul 2024 31 5 0 1 AS
Jun 2024 30 6 0 0 AS
May 2024 39 13 0 0 AS
Apr 2024 38 8 0 0 AS
Mar 2024 31 12 0 0 AS
Dec 2023 31 3 0 0 AS
Nov 2023 49 8 0 0 AS
Oct 2023 53 7 0 0 AS
Sep 2023 60 9 0 0 AS

SEA–ABQ seasonal on-time pattern

Best: January (85.9%) · weakest: June (67.8%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 75.8%

Strongest calendar month

January

85.9% on-time · ~32 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~45 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

67.8% on-time · ~36 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.2%

2 of 1,094 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,094 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

SEA - Seattle

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Seattle, WA.

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

Compare SEA vs ABQ

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among SEA departures

From SEA, this corridor sits with 63 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 89 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (25 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Albuquerque · fleet on-time rank #3948 of 4927.

What the Data Says About SEA to ABQ

The Seattle to Albuquerque corridor (SEA to ABQ) posts a 77.6% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 2,255 tracked flights. Late flights run 47.6 minutes behind on average. 2 carriers cover the 1,180-mile route; over the last 24 months, 2 of 1,094 flights were cancelled (0.2%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2023 posted the strongest performance at 87% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 42% - a 45-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, SEA–ABQ peaks in January at 85.9% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~45 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 67.8%, a 18.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does SEA to ABQ rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, SEA to ABQ ranks #3664 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 SEA to ABQ? ▼
Flights from Seattle to Albuquerque have a 77.6% on-time rate based on 2,255 flights. The average delay is 47.6 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2023 with 87% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SEA to ABQ? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (2 of 1,094 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SEA to ABQ? ▼
The flight distance from Seattle (SEA) to Albuquerque (ABQ) is approximately 1,180 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SEA to ABQ? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2023 (87% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (42% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

SEA Airport

Seattle
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 SEA–ABQ data

SEA–ABQ is mid-pack at 77.6% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare SEA and ABQ airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. SEA airport
  • If your dates flex, January (85.9% on-time) beats June (67.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.6% 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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