Nashville (BNA) to Albuquerque (ABQ): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Nashville (BNA) to Albuquerque (ABQ) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 257 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 81% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.70
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 7m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,123 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BNA to ABQ
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (73%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 9 min |
| Fridaybest | 86% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 12 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 operations28%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BNA to ABQ delayed?
- 19% of BNA–ABQ 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 BNA to ABQ?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (73%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BNA to ABQ?
- The scheduled BNA–ABQ flight time averages 3h 7m over 1,123 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are BNA to ABQ 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 day of the week is most reliable for BNA to ABQ?
- Friday flights have the best record at 86% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 71%.
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Based on 311 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.