Fayetteville (XNA) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The biggest risk when flying XNA to LGA isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 79% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Flights/day
- 2.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 2m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,147 mi
Best airline from XNA to LGA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 81% | 15 min | 0.4% | 269 |
| Republic Airways | 79% | 18 min | 3.7% | 1,521 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from XNA to LGA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 16 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 83% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 17 min |
| Friday | 79% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 16 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 operations22%
- National airspace system31%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from XNA to LGA delayed?
- 21% of XNA–LGA flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from XNA to LGA?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 269 flights. 2 airlines flew XNA–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from XNA to LGA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from XNA to LGA?
- The scheduled XNA–LGA flight time averages 3h 2m over 1,147 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are XNA to LGA flights cancelled?
- 3.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from XNA to LGA?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,790 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.