Best Time to Fly XNA to ORD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Northwest Arkansas National → Chicago O'Hare International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,842 flights were scheduled from Fayetteville (XNA) to Chicago (ORD) in the last 12 months, and 77.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.5 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 79.3%, while Envoy Air trailed at 77.1%.
September has been the best month (85% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (75%).
2.1% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
XNA to ORD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 79.3% | 66 min | 2.4% | 126 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 78.0% | 76 min | 6.2% | 144 |
| Envoy Air | 77.1% | 87 min | 1.7% | 1,562 |
| American Airlines | Limited data | 9 | ||
| United Airlines | Limited data | 1 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly XNA to ORD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,810 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 86.5% | 0.0% | 341 |
| 6am–7am | 83.2% | 0.0% | 143 |
| 7am–8am | 83.4% | 1.3% | 701 |
| 8am–9am | 86.7% | 6.2% | 32 |
| 9am–10am | 84.4% | 0.6% | 319 |
| 10am–11am | 83.2% | 1.4% | 416 |
| 11am–12pm | 75.6% | 4.1% | 49 |
| 12pm–1pm | 77.5% | 1.4% | 73 |
| 1pm–2pm | 76.6% | 0.0% | 64 |
| 2pm–3pm | 78.0% | 1.1% | 528 |
| 3pm–4pm | 64.2% | 2.4% | 207 |
| 4pm–5pm | 79.2% | 0.0% | 96 |
| 5pm–6pm | 65.7% | 2.2% | 277 |
| 6pm–7pm | 76.8% | 2.2% | 226 |
| 7pm–8pm | 57.7% | 4.8% | 334 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 3 | |
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 ORD
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) | 67.6% | -11.0 pts | 4.0% | 74 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 79.1% | +0.5 pts | 0.0% | 110 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 74.9% | -3.7 pts | 2.2% | 717 |
| All other days | 78.6% | — | 1.4% | 2,909 |
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).