Atlanta (ATL) to Fayetteville (XNA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on ATL–XNA. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 90% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 65% — a gap of 25 points. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 76%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Flights/day
- 3.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 56m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 589 mi
Best airline from ATL to XNA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 85% | 12 min | 0.8% | 716 |
| Delta Air Lines | 80% | 17 min | 1.4% | 691 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 77% | 26 min | 2.0% | 882 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATL to XNA
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (90% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 15 min |
| Thursdaybest | 83% | 14 min |
| Friday | 79% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 26 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft12%
- Airline operations66%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATL to XNA delayed?
- 20% of ATL–XNA flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ATL to XNA?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 716 flights. 3 airlines flew ATL–XNA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ATL to XNA?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (72%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ATL to XNA?
- The scheduled ATL–XNA flight time averages 1h 56m over 589 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are ATL to XNA flights cancelled?
- 1.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ATL to XNA?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,289 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.