Best Time to Fly DCA to XNA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ronald Reagan Washington National → Northwest Arkansas National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 77.2% of Washington (DCA) to Fayetteville (XNA) flights arrived on time (365 scheduled flights). That is in line with the national average of 77.6%.
Envoy Air was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and February the worst month (63%).
The cancellation rate was 4.9% (US average 1.8%).
DCA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 77.2% | 103 min | 4.9% | 365 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DCA to XNA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 752 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 26 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 23 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 14 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 74.8% | 5.3% | 636 |
| 8pm–9pm | 75.7% | 2.6% | 38 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DCA 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) | Limited data | 12 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 28 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 67.0% | -10.9 pts | 12.9% | 124 |
| All other days | 77.8% | — | 3.9% | 588 |
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).