Albany (ALB) to Nashville (BNA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on ALB–BNA. April 2025 flights landed on schedule 100% of the time, but December 2025 dropped to 61% — a gap of 40 points. Across the full period the route averages 85% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 28m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 825 mi
Best airline from ALB to BNA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 86% | 7 min | 1.2% | 411 |
| Allegiant Air | 81% | 36 min | 0.7% | 141 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ALB to BNA
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 11 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 6 min |
| Wednesday | 89% | 10 min |
| Thursdaybest | 93% | 5 min |
| Friday | 79% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 42 min |
| Sunday | 84% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft35%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system25%
- Weather14%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ALB to BNA delayed?
- 15% of ALB–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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ALB to BNA?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 411 flights. 2 airlines flew ALB–BNA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ALB to BNA?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (67%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ALB to BNA?
- The scheduled ALB–BNA flight time averages 2h 28m over 825 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are ALB to BNA flights cancelled?
- 1.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ALB to BNA?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2025 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 40-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 552 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.