Direct flights from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Los Angeles (LAX): 23 nonstop departures observed each week across 4 airlines. 71% of the last 7 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 7 minutes early. 1 of the 7 tracked flights was cancelled. The nonstop covers 1,088 km, an estimated 1 hour 54 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Albuquerque and Los Angeles. Updated 23 October 2026 at 12:08 UTC.
Today, ABQ → LAX
Fri 23 Oct · local times
DL4115Delta18 min late
The ABQ board at 06:08 shows departure at 06:18 instead of 06:00, gate B8.
Still to leave today
WN3184 06:15Southwest · then AA6444 06:50, DL3817 12:02
How the Albuquerque to Los Angeles route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop ABQ to LAX flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
Significant delay risk. The departure side at ABQ is the weaker end, route health score 42/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on ABQ–LAX?
Operators schedule morning departures around 05:55 and evening departures around 17:15 from ABQ. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the LAX delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from ABQ to LAX?
Great-circle distance is 1,088 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 107–123 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does ABQ–LAX fly?
4 carriers operate this route, around 58 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.