Fayetteville (XNA) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Fayetteville (XNA) to Washington (DCA) effectively runs on two schedules. In April 2026, 100% of arrivals were on time; in December 2024 that fell to 70% — a 30-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 90% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 90%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 5 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 36m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 963 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from XNA to DCA
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 5 a.m. departures (87%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 92% | 5 min |
| Tuesday | 91% | 4 min |
| Wednesday | 91% | 4 min |
| Thursday | 89% | 4 min |
| Friday | 85% | 8 min |
| Saturdaybest | 94% | 2 min |
| Sunday | 89% | 4 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system36%
- Weather27%
- Security2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from XNA to DCA delayed?
- 10% of XNA–DCA 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 5 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from XNA to DCA?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 5 a.m. have the worst (87%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from XNA to DCA?
- The scheduled XNA–DCA flight time averages 2h 36m over 963 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 10% of the time.
- How often are XNA to DCA flights cancelled?
- 1.3% 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 XNA to DCA?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 70% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 783 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.