Best Time to Fly PHX to XNA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Phoenix Sky Harbor International → Northwest Arkansas National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
825 flights were scheduled from Phoenix (PHX) to Fayetteville (XNA) in the last 12 months, and 84.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.8 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Envoy Air led with 85.8% on time and American Airlines was last with 79.0%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (89% on time) and July the worst month (77%).
The cancellation rate was 0.4% (US average 1.8%).
PHX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 85.8% | 50 min | 0.5% | 666 |
| American Airlines | 79.0% | 44 min | 0.0% | 157 |
| SkyWest Airlines | Limited data | 2 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PHX to XNA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,520 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12am–1am | Limited data | 4 | |
| 8am–9am | 87.6% | 0.0% | 388 |
| 9am–10am | 91.7% | 1.0% | 195 |
| 10am–11am | 83.8% | 1.9% | 107 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 89.5% | 0.0% | 67 |
| 1pm–2pm | 95.0% | 0.0% | 40 |
| 3pm–4pm | 76.3% | 0.0% | 313 |
| 4pm–5pm | 83.7% | 0.8% | 353 |
| 5pm–6pm | 88.0% | 0.0% | 50 |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 2 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PHX 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 | 28 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 89.5% | +3.6 pts | 0.0% | 57 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 80.2% | -5.7 pts | 0.0% | 232 |
| All other days | 85.8% | — | 0.6% | 1,203 |
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).