Christmas flights from XNA
Christmas Day is Friday, December 25, 2026. Here's honest, practical advice for flying home (or away) from Northwest Arkansas.
Fares from XNA
We haven't checked Christmas-week dates yet, so we're not showing Christmas prices. We'd rather not guess. For context, here are real fares we found for Nov 28 – Dec 3 (checked 2026-10-14), cheapest first:
- Las Vegas$156
- Chicago$319
- Nashville$329
- New Orleans$333
- Austin$339
- Los Angeles$358
- San Diego$361
- Dallas$376
Airlines that showed up as the cheapest option in our XNA fare checks: Allegiant, American, Delta, United. Other carriers may serve XNA too; check the airport's site for the current list.
Practical booking tips
- Book early for peak days. Holiday fares tend to rise as travel dates get close and seats on the busiest days fill up.
- Flex your dates. The days right before and right after a holiday are usually the most in demand. Shifting by a day or two, or flying on the holiday itself, can help.
- Fly early in the day. Morning flights give you more rebooking options if something is delayed or cancelled.
- Watch more than one city. If you're flexible on where you go, pick several destinations and let price drops decide.
- Set an alert. Sign up below and we'll email you when fares from XNA drop well below normal.
XNA vs. nearby airports
Travelers in Northwest Arkansas sometimes drive to Tulsa (TUL), Kansas City (MCI), or Little Rock (LIT) for a cheaper ticket. The tradeoff is real: the drive (each way, often in holiday traffic), parking or a ride, an earlier start, and the risk of weather on the road. A lower fare elsewhere only wins if it beats XNA by more than those costs. Compare the total door-to-door cost, not just the ticket. We only track fares from XNA.