Valparaiso (VPS) to Fayetteville (XNA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Valparaiso (VPS) to Fayetteville (XNA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 228 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 78% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 0.62
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 54m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 601 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from VPS to XNA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 50% | 14 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 97% | 3 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 17 min |
| Friday | 86% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 24 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft36%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from VPS to XNA delayed?
- 22% of VPS–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.
- What is the best time of day to fly from VPS to XNA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from VPS to XNA?
- The scheduled VPS–XNA flight time averages 1h 54m over 601 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are VPS to XNA flights cancelled?
- 0.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for VPS to XNA?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 97% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Saturday trails at 71%.
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Based on 439 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.