Direct flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Albuquerque (ABQ): 21 nonstop departures observed each week across 3 airlines. 76% of the last 21 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 19 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 21 tracked flights. 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 Los Angeles and Albuquerque. Updated 6 September 2026 at 22:33 UTC.
LAXLos Angelesbusy · +27
ABQAlbuquerquesmooth · +13
1,088 km · ~1h 54m est.
dep bank 06:55–20:4921x weekly
Runs mixed · 3 airlines · 21x weekly · nonstop
76% on time
of the last 21 operated LAX → ABQ flights arrived within 15 minutes
How the Los Angeles to Albuquerque route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop LAX to ABQ 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.
Mostly on schedule. The departure side at LAX is the weaker end, route health score 73/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on LAX–ABQ?
Operators schedule morning departures around 06:55 and evening departures around 19:45 from LAX. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the ABQ delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from LAX to ABQ?
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 LAX–ABQ fly?
3 carriers operate this route, around 44 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.