Best Time to Fly DFW to XNA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas/Fort Worth International → Northwest Arkansas National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
3,546 flights were scheduled from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Fayetteville (XNA) in the last 12 months, and 77.4% of those that flew arrived on time, in line with the US average of 77.6%.
Envoy Air was the most punctual of the 4 airlines on the route at 82.8%, while American Airlines trailed at 61.3%.
November has been the best month (86% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (75%).
2.5% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DFW to XNA on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 82.8% | 56 min | 1.9% | 2,369 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 77.0% | 50 min | 3.2% | 63 |
| PSA Airlines | 76.0% | 74 min | 5.1% | 335 |
| American Airlines | 61.3% | 98 min | 3.5% | 779 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DFW to XNA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 7,035 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 89.8% | 2.9% | 652 |
| 8am–9am | 87.5% | 2.0% | 655 |
| 9am–10am | 91.3% | 0.0% | 69 |
| 10am–11am | 85.7% | 2.1% | 615 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 83.9% | 1.9% | 691 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 80.0% | 2.8% | 598 |
| 3pm–4pm | 69.5% | 3.8% | 342 |
| 4pm–5pm | 71.9% | 2.5% | 528 |
| 5pm–6pm | 70.4% | 3.4% | 385 |
| 6pm–7pm | 74.2% | 3.0% | 528 |
| 7pm–8pm | 72.7% | 1.9% | 359 |
| 8pm–9pm | 75.2% | 1.9% | 529 |
| 9pm–10pm | 71.3% | 2.5% | 628 |
| 10pm–11pm | 71.5% | 2.7% | 449 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DFW to XNA
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 84.1% | +4.8 pts | 0.8% | 129 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 83.4% | +4.1 pts | 1.1% | 269 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.1% | -6.2 pts | 2.1% | 1,204 |
| All other days | 79.3% | — | 2.7% | 5,433 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).