Best Time to Fly SLC to XNA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Salt Lake City International → Northwest Arkansas National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
362 flights were scheduled from Salt Lake City (SLC) 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%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (93% on time) and July the worst month (75%).
The cancellation rate was 0.6% (US average 1.8%).
SLC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 84.4% | 52 min | 0.6% | 362 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SLC to XNA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 530 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am–10am | 93.9% | 0.0% | 83 |
| 1pm–2pm | 87.7% | 0.3% | 392 |
| 5pm–6pm | 66.7% | 1.8% | 55 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SLC 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 | 13 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 80.4% | -7.4 pts | 0.9% | 108 |
| All other days | 87.8% | — | 0.2% | 403 |
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).