Birmingham (BHM) to Nashville (BNA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 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 78% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 59m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 177 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BHM to BNA
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (50%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 8 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 13 min |
| Friday | 71% | 19 min |
| Saturdaybest | 88% | 11 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 aircraft61%
- Airline operations16%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BHM to BNA delayed?
- 22% of BHM–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.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BHM to BNA?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (50%). 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 59m over 177 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are BHM to BNA flights cancelled?
- 1.2% 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 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 660 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.