Best Time to Fly XNA to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Northwest Arkansas National → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
3,541 flights were scheduled from Fayetteville (XNA) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) in the last 12 months, and 79.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.5 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 4 airlines, Envoy Air led with 82.2% on time and American Airlines was last with 71.2%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and June the worst month (71%).
The cancellation rate was 2.6% (US average 1.8%).
XNA to DFW 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 | 82.2% | 76 min | 1.9% | 2,363 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 82.0% | 70 min | 3.2% | 63 |
| PSA Airlines | 75.2% | 80 min | 5.4% | 336 |
| American Airlines | 71.2% | 122 min | 3.9% | 779 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly XNA to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 7,030 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 85.3% | 1.2% | 582 |
| 6am–7am | 83.7% | 2.9% | 738 |
| 7am–8am | 76.2% | 1.3% | 835 |
| 8am–9am | 81.9% | 3.3% | 245 |
| 9am–10am | 82.8% | 3.2% | 599 |
| 10am–11am | 83.2% | 1.8% | 722 |
| 11am–12pm | 73.2% | 2.0% | 99 |
| 12pm–1pm | 82.1% | 2.3% | 517 |
| 2pm–3pm | 80.1% | 2.0% | 688 |
| 3pm–4pm | 71.1% | 2.2% | 46 |
| 4pm–5pm | 68.2% | 3.1% | 547 |
| 5pm–6pm | 71.4% | 4.2% | 308 |
| 6pm–7pm | 68.6% | 2.8% | 563 |
| 7pm–8pm | 71.7% | 5.1% | 257 |
| 8pm–9pm | 77.4% | 3.2% | 284 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on XNA to DFW
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) | 72.7% | -6.8 pts | 0.8% | 129 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 82.3% | +2.9 pts | 1.1% | 269 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.4% | -6.0 pts | 2.1% | 1,202 |
| All other days | 79.5% | — | 2.7% | 5,430 |
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).