Hartford (BDL) to Nashville (BNA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Hartford (BDL) to Nashville (BNA) effectively runs on two schedules. In April 2025, 97% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 43% — a 54-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 1.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 33m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 852 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BDL to BNA
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 10 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 86% | 8 min |
| Thursdaybest | 86% | 6 min |
| Friday | 82% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 13 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft58%
- Airline operations17%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BDL to BNA delayed?
- 18% of BDL–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 11 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BDL to BNA?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (70%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BDL to BNA?
- The scheduled BDL–BNA flight time averages 2h 33m over 852 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are BDL to BNA flights cancelled?
- 0.7% 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 BDL to BNA?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 43% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 54-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 766 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.