Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Fayetteville (XNA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 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 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 72%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.4%
- Flights/day
- 9.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 19m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 280 mi
Best airline from DFW to XNA
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 82% | 11 min | 2.1% | 5,269 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 78% | 11 min | 3.3% | 92 |
| PSA Airlines | 77% | 17 min | 4.4% | 496 |
| American Airlines | 64% | 37 min | 3.0% | 1,474 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to XNA
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 18 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 17 min |
| Friday | 78% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft50%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather12%
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 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 17 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 5,269 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 9 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (69%). 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?
- 2.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, 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 7,331 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.