Best Time to Fly XNA to ATL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Northwest Arkansas National → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,099 flights were scheduled from Fayetteville (XNA) to Atlanta (ATL) in the last 12 months, and 82.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.1 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Delta Air Lines led with 89.1% on time and SkyWest Airlines was last with 80.0%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (89% on time) and March the worst month (71%).
The cancellation rate was 1.8% (US average 1.8%).
XNA to ATL 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 | 89.1% | 93 min | 1.3% | 316 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 80.0% | 101 min | 2.0% | 783 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly XNA to ATL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,122 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 87.8% | 1.7% | 420 |
| 7am–8am | 89.8% | 1.2% | 338 |
| 8am–9am | 85.1% | 0.0% | 47 |
| 9am–10am | 84.4% | 1.8% | 170 |
| 10am–11am | 91.4% | 2.2% | 179 |
| 11am–12pm | 79.8% | 0.0% | 107 |
| 12pm–1pm | 88.2% | 0.5% | 196 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 9 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 83.0% | 0.0% | 88 |
| 3pm–4pm | 77.0% | 0.0% | 217 |
| 4pm–5pm | 87.5% | 0.0% | 104 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 18 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 81.3% | 1.8% | 169 |
| 7pm–8pm | 77.6% | 3.3% | 60 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on XNA to ATL
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) | 79.0% | -7.4 pts | 1.6% | 64 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 88.7% | +2.3 pts | 0.0% | 71 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 82.7% | -3.7 pts | 1.7% | 404 |
| All other days | 86.5% | — | 1.0% | 1,583 |
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).