New York (LGA) to Fayetteville (XNA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
New York (LGA) to Fayetteville (XNA) has an unusually high scrub rate — 4.1% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 76% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Endeavor Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 85% of the time.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.1%
- Flights/day
- 2.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 29m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,147 mi
Best airline from LGA to XNA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 85% | 9 min | 0.0% | 243 |
| Republic Airways | 75% | 17 min | 4.7% | 1,622 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to XNA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 15 min |
| Friday | 78% | 18 min |
| Saturdaybest | 81% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft45%
- Airline operations20%
- National airspace system29%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to XNA delayed?
- 24% of LGA–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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to XNA?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 243 flights. 2 airlines flew LGA–XNA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to XNA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (60%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGA to XNA?
- The scheduled LGA–XNA flight time averages 3h 29m over 1,147 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are LGA to XNA flights cancelled?
- 4.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from LGA to XNA?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 49% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 45-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,865 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.