Minneapolis (MSP) to Fayetteville (XNA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Minneapolis (MSP) to Fayetteville (XNA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 182 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 83% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.50
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 59m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 596 mi
Best airline from MSP to XNA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 86% | 8 min | 0.7% | 273 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 78% | 15 min | 0.0% | 187 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to XNA
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 10 a.m. departures (76%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 18 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 92% | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 12 min |
| Friday | 87% | 9 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft17%
- Airline operations49%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to XNA delayed?
- 18% of MSP–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 11 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MSP to XNA?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 273 flights. 2 airlines flew MSP–XNA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to XNA?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 10 a.m. have the worst (76%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSP to XNA?
- The scheduled MSP–XNA flight time averages 1h 59m over 596 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are MSP to XNA flights cancelled?
- 0.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for MSP to XNA?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 92% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 76%.
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Based on 460 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.