Best Time to Fly XNA to DCA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Northwest Arkansas National → Ronald Reagan Washington National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
365 flights were scheduled from Fayetteville (XNA) to Washington (DCA) in the last 12 months, and 92.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 14.4 points above the US 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 (94% on time) and December the worst month (83%).
The cancellation rate was 0.8% (US average 1.8%).
XNA to DCA 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 | 92.0% | 34 min | 0.8% | 365 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly XNA to DCA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 752 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 89.2% | 2.3% | 172 |
| 6am–7am | 88.2% | 2.1% | 285 |
| 7am–8am | 93.7% | 0.0% | 268 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 25 | |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 1 | |
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 DCA
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) | 92.7% | +0.9 pts | 0.0% | 124 |
| All other days | 91.8% | — | 1.7% | 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).