Best Time to Fly ATL to XNA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International → Northwest Arkansas National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,098 flights were scheduled from Atlanta (ATL) to Fayetteville (XNA) in the last 12 months, and 78.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.0 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Delta Air Lines led with 82.8% on time and SkyWest Airlines was last with 77.0%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and March the worst month (71%).
The cancellation rate was 1.9% (US average 1.8%).
ATL to XNA on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 82.8% | 62 min | 0.9% | 315 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 77.0% | 114 min | 2.3% | 783 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ATL to XNA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,120 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 88.7% | 2.1% | 336 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 10am–11am | 86.0% | 2.1% | 189 |
| 11am–12pm | 83.1% | 0.0% | 124 |
| 12pm–1pm | 89.8% | 0.0% | 49 |
| 1pm–2pm | 76.6% | 0.0% | 206 |
| 2pm–3pm | 89.2% | 0.0% | 120 |
| 3pm–4pm | 85.7% | 0.0% | 35 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 20 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 74.5% | 1.0% | 298 |
| 6pm–7pm | 79.6% | 1.8% | 55 |
| 7pm–8pm | 73.5% | 2.4% | 170 |
| 8pm–9pm | 81.6% | 1.1% | 88 |
| 9pm–10pm | 89.7% | 1.7% | 59 |
| 10pm–11pm | 81.1% | 1.4% | 367 |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 2 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ATL to XNA
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 74.2% | -9.3 pts | 1.6% | 64 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 77.8% | -5.7 pts | 0.0% | 72 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 77.1% | -6.4 pts | 1.7% | 404 |
| All other days | 83.5% | — | 1.1% | 1,580 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).