Atlanta (ATL) to Fayetteville (XNA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 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 82% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 78%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 2.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 55m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 589 mi
Best airline from ATL to XNA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 86% | 11 min | 0.8% | 784 |
| Delta Air Lines | 82% | 15 min | 1.1% | 741 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 77% | 26 min | 2.3% | 707 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATL to XNA
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (90% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (74%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 15 min |
| Thursdaybest | 85% | 13 min |
| Friday | 81% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft13%
- Airline operations65%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATL to XNA delayed?
- 18% of ATL–XNA flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ATL to XNA?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 784 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 7 p.m. have the worst (74%). 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 55m over 589 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are ATL to XNA flights cancelled?
- 1.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, 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 2,232 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.