Atlanta (ATL) to Nashville (BNA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
When you fly ATL to BNA matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 93% on-time in October 2024 to just 65% in July 2024. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 73%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 12
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 8m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 214 mi
Best airline from ATL to BNA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 82% | 12 min | 0.5% | 1,550 |
| Delta Air Lines | 81% | 12 min | 1.5% | 6,470 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATL to BNA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (99% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 12 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 11 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 86% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 12 min |
| Friday | 80% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft29%
- Airline operations46%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATL to BNA delayed?
- 19% of ATL–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 12 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ATL to BNA?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 1,550 flights. 2 airlines flew ATL–BNA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ATL to BNA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (99% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (65%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ATL to BNA?
- The scheduled ATL–BNA flight time averages 1h 8m over 214 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are ATL to BNA flights cancelled?
- 1.3% 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 ATL to BNA?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 8,020 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.