Fayetteville (XNA) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Fayetteville (XNA) to Charlotte (CLT) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2025, 93% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 56% — a 37-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 66%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.9%
- Flights/day
- 4.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 17m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 754 mi
Best airline from XNA to CLT
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 85% | 9 min | 1.2% | 1,422 |
| PSA Airlines | 80% | 24 min | 3.1% | 970 |
| American Airlines | 78% | 27 min | 1.6% | 901 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from XNA to CLT
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 16 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 86% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 18 min |
| Friday | 81% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 18 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 system11%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from XNA to CLT delayed?
- 19% of XNA–CLT 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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from XNA to CLT?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 1,422 flights. 3 airlines flew XNA–CLT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from XNA to CLT?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from XNA to CLT?
- The scheduled XNA–CLT flight time averages 2h 17m over 754 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are XNA to CLT flights cancelled?
- 1.9% 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 XNA to CLT?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 37-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,293 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.