Fayetteville (XNA) to Philadelphia (PHL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on XNA–PHL: 5.3% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 80% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. American Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 89% of the time.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 31 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.3%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 46m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,067 mi
Best airline from XNA to PHL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 89% | 11 min | 4.0% | 75 |
| PSA Airlines | 78% | 35 min | 5.1% | 571 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from XNA to PHL
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 34 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 87% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 31 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 14 min |
| Friday | 80% | 52 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 49 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft37%
- Airline operations44%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from XNA to PHL delayed?
- 20% of XNA–PHL 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 31 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from XNA to PHL?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 89%, based on 75 flights. 2 airlines flew XNA–PHL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from XNA to PHL?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from XNA to PHL?
- The scheduled XNA–PHL flight time averages 2h 46m over 1,067 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are XNA to PHL flights cancelled?
- 5.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from XNA to PHL?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 52% of arrivals on time. The best was December 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 45-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 683 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.