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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.

AirlineOn-timeAvg delayCancelledFlights
Endeavor Airmost reliable81%15 min0.4%269
Republic Airways79%18 min3.7%1,521

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for XNA to LGA flights50%75%100%June 2024: 81% on-time (81 flights)81Jun 2024July 2024: 82% on-time (84 flights)82August 2024: 76% on-time (83 flights)76September 2024: 92% on-time (101 flights)92Sep 2024October 2024: 88% on-time (112 flights)88November 2024: 84% on-time (102 flights)84December 2024: 82% on-time (98 flights)82Dec 2024January 2025: 83% on-time (57 flights)83February 2025: 79% on-time (52 flights)79March 2025: 76% on-time (57 flights)76Mar 2025April 2025: 84% on-time (56 flights)84May 2025: 78% on-time (54 flights)78June 2025: 64% on-time (56 flights)64Jun 2025July 2025: 72% on-time (57 flights)72August 2025: 86% on-time (57 flights)86September 2025: 73% on-time (76 flights)73Sep 2025October 2025: 79% on-time (81 flights)79November 2025: 76% on-time (70 flights)76December 2025: 64% on-time (74 flights)64Dec 2025January 2026: 77% on-time (75 flights)77February 2026: 86% on-time (72 flights)86March 2026: 57% on-time (80 flights)57Mar 2026April 2026: 90% on-time (78 flights)90May 2026: 82% on-time (77 flights)82

Best time to fly from XNA to LGA

Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (64%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, XNA to LGA6 a.m.: 87% on-time (534 flights)67 a.m.: 74% on-time (31 flights)78 a.m.: 96% on-time (28 flights)89 a.m.: 80% on-time (71 flights)911 a.m.: 81% on-time (270 flights)1112 p.m.: 72% on-time (149 flights)121 p.m.: 84% on-time (88 flights)132 p.m.: 79% on-time (52 flights)143 p.m.: 73% on-time (322 flights)154 p.m.: 64% on-time (142 flights)166 p.m.: 85% on-time (53 flights)187 p.m.: 74% on-time (34 flights)19scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday79%21 min
Tuesday81%16 min
Wednesdaybest83%18 min
Thursday77%17 min
Friday79%18 min
Saturday80%15 min
Sunday77%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.

Based on 1,790 flights, 2024-062026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.