BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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ABQ→MDW

Albuquerque, NM (ABQ) to Chicago, IL (MDW) flight delay odds

86.8% of 470 official scheduled ABQ-to-MDW flights arrived on time; 4.0% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.7% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALGenerally reliable
86.8%arrived on time
4.0%30+ min late
1.7%cancelled
470scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late1.7%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.1%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival-2.6 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for ABQ to MDW?

Among qualifying ABQ-to-MDW departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 88.5% of 312 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 80.7% across 119 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning31288.5%4.2%1.9%
Afternoon11980.7%4.2%1.7%

Which weekday was most reliable for ABQ to MDW?

Among qualifying ABQ-to-MDW weekday results, Friday had the highest on-time rate: 92.8% of 69 flights. Sunday was lowest at 76.6% across 64 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday6987.0%5.8%0.0%
Tuesday6687.9%4.5%0.0%
Wednesday6586.2%1.5%0.0%
Thursday7088.6%7.1%0.0%
Friday6992.8%2.9%2.9%
Saturday6788.1%1.5%6.0%
Sunday6476.6%4.7%3.1%

Which airline was most reliable for ABQ to MDW?

Only Southwest Airlines met the ABQ-to-MDW airline threshold: 86.8% of 470 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines47086.8%4.0%1.7%

Which month was most reliable for ABQ to MDW?

Among qualifying ABQ-to-MDW month results, April 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 96.7% of 30 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 76.9% across 52 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20255276.9%7.7%5.8%
August 20255787.7%0.0%1.8%
September 20255687.5%3.6%0.0%
October 20255786.0%1.8%0.0%
November 20253384.8%6.1%3.0%
December 20253393.9%3.0%0.0%
January 20263290.6%6.2%3.1%
February 20262889.3%3.6%0.0%
March 20263177.4%9.7%6.5%
April 20263096.7%0.0%0.0%
May 20263180.6%6.5%0.0%
June 20263096.7%3.3%0.0%

What drove ABQ to MDW delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded ABQ-to-MDW delay category, accounting for 48.6% of 2,482 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline48.6%
Late aircraft22.7%
National airspace25.2%
Weather3.5%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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