Aeromexico has earned the title of the most reliable airline in the world, boasting an impressive 86.70% of flights landing within 15 minutes of their scheduled arrival times, according to Cirium’s 2024 On-Time Review. The annual report analyzed over five million flights globally, highlighting the top-performing carriers for punctuality and reliability.
Top 5 Most Reliable Airlines of 2024
1. Aeromexico– 86.70% on-time arrivals; 99.32% of flights completed
2. Saudia– 86.35% on-time arrivals; 99.82% of flights completed
3. Delta Air Lines– 83.46% on-time arrivals; 98.95% of flights completed
4. Latam Airlines– 82.89% on-time arrivals
5. Qatar Airways– 82.83% on-time arrivals
Aeromexico, Saudia, and Delta not only led in punctuality but also in flight completion rates, making them the least likely to cancel services.
Australia’s Airlines Face Challenges
Australia’s carriers struggled in the 2024 rankings. Qantas emerged as the most reliable domestic airline with an on-time arrival rate of 73.85%, followed by Jetstar (73.39%) and Virgin Australia (72.70%). However, none made it into the global top-performing list.
In the Asia-Pacific region, Qantas ranked in the top 10 but trailed behind regional leaders like Japan Airlines (80.90%) and Air New Zealand (77.58%).
Domestic vs. International Performance in Australia
Australian domestic flights faced more delays compared to international ones. In November 2024, only 68.4% of domestic flights across all carriers arrived on time, with Qantas and Virgin Australia recording 68% and 62.7% punctuality rates, respectively.
Cirium’s Definition of Reliability
Cirium measures on-time performance as flights landing within 15 minutes of their scheduled arrival times. These rankings underscore the importance of reliability, offering travelers insights into airlines that prioritize punctuality and consistency.
As global aviation continues to recover and adapt, Aeromexico’s achievement sets a benchmark for the industry in 2025.
