Birmingham (BHM) to Nashville (BNA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Birmingham (BHM) to Nashville (BNA) effectively runs on two schedules. In December 2024, 93% of arrivals were on time; in July 2025 that fell to 53% — a 40-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 46%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 60m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 177 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BHM to BNA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (39%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 69% | 16 min |
| Friday | 69% | 21 min |
| Saturdaybest | 88% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 11 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft59%
- Airline operations19%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BHM to BNA delayed?
- 23% of BHM–BNA flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 14 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BHM to BNA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (39%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BHM to BNA?
- The scheduled BHM–BNA flight time averages 60m over 177 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are BHM to BNA flights cancelled?
- 1.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from BHM to BNA?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 53% of arrivals on time. The best was December 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 40-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 781 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.