Albuquerque (ABQ) to Nashville (BNA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Albuquerque (ABQ) to Nashville (BNA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 257 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 73% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.70
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 41m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,123 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ABQ to BNA
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (76% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 66% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 55% | 25 min |
| Friday | 61% | 27 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 9 min |
| Sundaybest | 84% | 10 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft65%
- Airline operations10%
- National airspace system24%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ABQ to BNA delayed?
- 27% of ABQ–BNA flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 16 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ABQ to BNA?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (76% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ABQ to BNA?
- The scheduled ABQ–BNA flight time averages 2h 41m over 1,123 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are ABQ to BNA flights cancelled?
- 1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for ABQ to BNA?
- Sunday flights have the best record at 84% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Thursday trails at 55%.
Explore related pages
More routes from ABQ
Based on 311 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.