Fayetteville (XNA) to Valparaiso (VPS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Fayetteville (XNA) to Valparaiso (VPS) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 218 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 70% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 31 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 0.60
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 45m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 601 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from XNA to VPS
Aim for departures around 3 p.m. (80% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 38 min |
| Tuesday | 50% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 26 min |
| Fridaybest | 80% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 57% | 61 min |
| Sunday | 64% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft46%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather12%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from XNA to VPS delayed?
- 30% of XNA–VPS 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.
- What is the best time of day to fly from XNA to VPS?
- Departures around 3 p.m. have the best record (80% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from XNA to VPS?
- The scheduled XNA–VPS flight time averages 1h 45m over 601 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 30% of the time.
- How often are XNA to VPS flights cancelled?
- 0.6% 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 VPS?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 30% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 62-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 476 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.