Fayetteville (XNA) to Los Angeles (LAX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Fayetteville (XNA) to Los Angeles (LAX) effectively runs on two schedules. In December 2024, 95% of arrivals were on time; in April 2025 that fell to 63% — a 32-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 1.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 45m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,371 mi
Best airline from XNA to LAX
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 84% | 11 min | 0.4% | 835 |
| Allegiant Air | 77% | 13 min | 0.9% | 108 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from XNA to LAX
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (95% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (80%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 88% | 8 min |
| Fridaybest | 88% | 8 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 13 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft22%
- Airline operations44%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather21%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from XNA to LAX delayed?
- 17% of XNA–LAX 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 12 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from XNA to LAX?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 835 flights. 2 airlines flew XNA–LAX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from XNA to LAX?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (80%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from XNA to LAX?
- The scheduled XNA–LAX flight time averages 3h 45m over 1,371 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are XNA to LAX flights cancelled?
- 0.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from XNA to LAX?
- April 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was December 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 943 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.