Best Time to Fly XNA to MSP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Northwest Arkansas National → Minneapolis-St Paul International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
182 flights were scheduled from Fayetteville (XNA) to Minneapolis (MSP) in the last 12 months, and 79.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.4 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (86% on time) and December the worst month (69%).
The cancellation rate was 0.6% (US average 1.8%).
XNA to MSP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 79.0% | 92 min | 0.6% | 182 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly XNA to MSP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 414 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11am–12pm | 83.5% | 0.5% | 219 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 75.4% | 0.0% | 171 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 23 | |
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 MSP
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 | 15 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 20 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 78.6% | -3.4 pts | 0.0% | 112 |
| All other days | 82.0% | — | 0.4% | 267 |
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).