Valparaiso (VPS) to Fayetteville (XNA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Valparaiso (VPS) to Fayetteville (XNA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 218 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 74% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 0.60
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 53m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 601 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from VPS to XNA
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (52%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 50% | 14 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 95% | 3 min |
| Thursday | 69% | 18 min |
| Friday | 84% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 63% | 30 min |
| Sunday | 67% | 26 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft37%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from VPS to XNA delayed?
- 26% of VPS–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 19 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from VPS to XNA?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (52%). 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 53m over 601 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are VPS to XNA flights cancelled?
- 0.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from VPS to XNA?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 33% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 62-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 476 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.