Best Time to Fly PHL to XNA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Philadelphia International → Northwest Arkansas National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
479 flights were scheduled from Philadelphia (PHL) to Fayetteville (XNA) in the last 12 months, and 73.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.6 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 87.9%, while American Airlines trailed at 58.8%.
August has been the best month (90% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (70%).
4.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
PHL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 87.9% | 57 min | 10.8% | 37 |
| PSA Airlines | 74.4% | 90 min | 3.5% | 370 |
| American Airlines | 58.8% | 66 min | 4.2% | 72 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PHL to XNA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 685 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am–10am | 81.4% | 13.0% | 69 |
| 10am–11am | 83.5% | 4.7% | 211 |
| 11am–12pm | 73.6% | 4.0% | 75 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 65.8% | 4.5% | 44 |
| 6pm–7pm | 58.8% | 4.2% | 72 |
| 7pm–8pm | 73.9% | 4.2% | 144 |
| 8pm–9pm | 61.5% | 4.4% | 68 |
| 9pm–10pm | 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 PHL 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) | Limited data | 6 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 27 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 76.2% | +2.4 pts | 7.7% | 156 |
| All other days | 73.8% | — | 4.6% | 496 |
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).