Fayetteville (XNA) to Houston (IAH): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Fayetteville (XNA) to Houston (IAH) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 179 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 86% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 86%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.49
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 56m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 438 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from XNA to IAH
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 86% | 12 min |
| Tuesday | 89% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 86% | 28 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 34 min |
| Friday | 85% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 15 min |
| Sundaybest | 90% | 7 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft39%
- Airline operations44%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from XNA to IAH delayed?
- 14% of XNA–IAH 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 17 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from XNA to IAH?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (72%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from XNA to IAH?
- The scheduled XNA–IAH flight time averages 1h 56m over 438 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 14% of the time.
- How often are XNA to IAH flights cancelled?
- 1.4% 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 XNA to IAH?
- Sunday flights have the best record at 90% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Saturday trails at 81%.
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Based on 360 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.