Houston (IAH) to Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers (XNA) flights
Mesa Airlines, CommuteAir, SkyWest Airlines fly nonstop from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Northwest Arkansas National Airport, with about 25 flights a week in July 2026. The 438-mile flight takes about 1h 37m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 438 mi · 705 km
- Flight time
- 1h 37m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 82%
Airlines flying IAH to XNA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Airlines | 13 | Embraer E175 | 51,524 | 1h 36m |
| CommuteAir | 7 | Embraer ERJ-145 | 15,455 | 1h 38m |
| SkyWest Airlines | 5 | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ200 | 8,446 | 1h 41m |
| United AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A319 | 1,190 | 1h 38m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
IAH to XNA flight schedule
8 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 9:30am and the last at 8:15pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 4548United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 9:30am | 11:04am | 20 | 70% |
| UA 5855United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 9:35am | 11:12am | 10 | 55% |
| UA 4062United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 2:32pm | 4:15pm | 8 | 87% |
| UA 4394United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 2:32pm | 4:10pm | 20 | 90% |
| UA 5597United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:16pm | 8:04pm | 6 | 63% |
| UA 4485United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 6:20pm | 8:01pm | 15 | 73% |
| UA 6308United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 8:12pm | 9:55pm | 10 | 79% |
| UA 4606United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 8:15pm | 9:57pm | 18 | 89% |
Is IAH to XNA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 81% of 1,401 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 2pm were the most punctual (86%), those around 6pm the least (72%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (48%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,401 | 81% | 14 min | 1.3% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am to 10am | 364 | 81% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 353 | 86% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 216 | 82% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 127 | 72% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 320 | 79% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 118 | 6,535 | |
| September 2025 | 112 | 6,646 | |
| October 2025 | 128 | 7,511 | |
| November 2025 | 137 | 6,903 | |
| December 2025 | 108 | 5,802 | |
| January 2026 | 111 | 6,583 | |
| February 2026 | 105 | 6,279 | |
| March 2026 | 115 | 5,866 | |
| April 2026 | 119 | 6,152 | |
| May 2026 | 118 | 6,573 | |
| June 2026 | 111 | 6,118 | |
| July 2026 | 110 | 5,721 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.