Best Time to Fly CLT to XNA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Charlotte Douglas International → Northwest Arkansas National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,461 flights were scheduled from Charlotte (CLT) to Fayetteville (XNA) in the last 12 months, and 81.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.8 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, American Airlines led with 82.0% on time and Envoy Air was last with 80.8%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (84% on time) and August the worst month (72%).
The cancellation rate was 1.9% (US average 1.8%).
CLT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 82.0% | 131 min | 0.5% | 184 |
| PSA Airlines | 81.9% | 65 min | 2.3% | 650 |
| Envoy Air | 80.8% | 76 min | 1.8% | 627 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CLT to XNA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,171 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 92.2% | 1.1% | 91 |
| 9am–10am | 88.0% | 3.5% | 485 |
| 10am–11am | 84.4% | 1.8% | 111 |
| 11am–12pm | 89.3% | 0.5% | 217 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 91.0% | 0.0% | 67 |
| 2pm–3pm | 67.8% | 2.0% | 146 |
| 3pm–4pm | 73.8% | 1.3% | 224 |
| 4pm–5pm | 71.0% | 1.2% | 497 |
| 5pm–6pm | 85.7% | 0.0% | 70 |
| 6pm–7pm | 76.0% | 0.5% | 395 |
| 7pm–8pm | 67.8% | 5.2% | 193 |
| 8pm–9pm | 72.7% | 1.6% | 304 |
| 9pm–10pm | 78.6% | 2.0% | 148 |
| 10pm–11pm | 77.9% | 2.7% | 221 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CLT 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) | 83.3% | +4.6 pts | 0.0% | 60 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 85.3% | +6.5 pts | 0.7% | 137 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.8% | -6.0 pts | 1.6% | 512 |
| All other days | 78.8% | — | 2.0% | 2,462 |
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).