Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Fayetteville (XNA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Fayetteville (XNA) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 90% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 67% — a 23-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 72%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.3%
- Flights/day
- 9.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 19m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 280 mi
Best airline from DFW to XNA
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 82% | 11 min | 2.0% | 5,156 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 78% | 11 min | 3.3% | 92 |
| PSA Airlines | 77% | 18 min | 4.2% | 431 |
| American Airlines | 65% | 35 min | 2.9% | 1,295 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to XNA
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 17 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 15 min |
| Friday | 80% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft49%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to XNA delayed?
- 22% of DFW–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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to XNA?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 5,156 flights. 4 airlines flew DFW–XNA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to XNA?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (70%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to XNA?
- The scheduled DFW–XNA flight time averages 1h 19m over 280 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are DFW to XNA flights cancelled?
- 2.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DFW to XNA?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 67% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 23-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 6,974 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.