Best Time to Fly XNA to PHL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Northwest Arkansas National → Philadelphia International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
477 flights were scheduled from Fayetteville (XNA) to Philadelphia (PHL) in the last 12 months, and 83.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.2 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, American Airlines led with 92.5% on time and PSA Airlines was last with 81.8%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (87% on time) and July the worst month (70%).
The cancellation rate was 3.6% (US average 1.8%).
XNA to PHL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 92.5% | 103 min | 4.2% | 71 |
| Republic Airways | 87.9% | 80 min | 10.8% | 37 |
| PSA Airlines | 81.8% | 156 min | 2.7% | 369 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly XNA to PHL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 683 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 6am–7am | 89.9% | 3.1% | 327 |
| 12pm–1pm | 86.7% | 11.8% | 51 |
| 1pm–2pm | 68.7% | 6.7% | 285 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 19 | |
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 PHL
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 | 6 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 27 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.5% | -5.4 pts | 9.6% | 156 |
| All other days | 81.0% | — | 4.2% | 494 |
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).