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Route · SFO → ABQ · 2020–2025 BTS data

San Francisco to Albuquerque

The SFO–ABQ corridor (San Francisco, CA → Albuquerque, NM) runs ahead of the national average, served by 4 carriers across roughly 896 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.3%
On-time
+4.3 pts
vs US avg
76 min
Delay when late
2,611
Flights

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Apr 2025 98%

Worst Month

Feb 2024 71%

Distance

896 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 55 14 1 0 UA,OO
Nov 2025 51 10 0 0 OO,UA
Oct 2025 56 3 0 0 OO,UA
Sep 2025 59 6 0 0 UA,OO
Aug 2025 59 8 0 0 OO,UA
Jul 2025 57 10 0 0 OO
Jun 2025 57 11 0 0 OO
May 2025 62 12 0 0 OO
Apr 2025 59 1 0 0 OO
Mar 2025 58 10 2 1 OO
Feb 2025 52 8 0 0 OO,UA
Jan 2025 56 6 0 0 OO
Dec 2024 46 8 0 0 OO,UA
Nov 2024 54 9 1 0 UA
Oct 2024 58 9 0 0 UA
Sep 2024 55 8 1 0 UA
Aug 2024 37 7 1 0 UA
May 2024 54 8 0 0 OO,UA
Apr 2024 56 7 0 0 OO
Mar 2024 55 13 0 0 OO
Feb 2024 58 17 2 0 OO
Jan 2024 62 14 0 1 OO,UA
Dec 2023 56 10 0 0 OO,UA
Nov 2023 59 4 0 0 OO,UA

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

8 of 1,331 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

2 of 1,331 flights

What the Data Says About SFO to ABQ

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show San Francisco to Albuquerque (SFO to ABQ) running a 83.3% on-time rate over 2,611 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 75.7 minutes. The 896-mile corridor is served by 4 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.6% of 1,331 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Apr 2025 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while Feb 2024 came in at just 71% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from SFO to ABQ?
Flights from San Francisco to Albuquerque have a 83.3% on-time rate based on 2,611 flights. The average delay is 75.7 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2025 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SFO to ABQ?
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (8 of 1,331 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SFO to ABQ?
The flight distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Albuquerque (ABQ) is approximately 896 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SFO to ABQ?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2025 (98% on-time). The worst was Feb 2024 (71% 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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