Nashville (BNA) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Nashville (BNA) to Atlanta (ATL) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 93% of arrivals were on time; in July 2026 that fell to 68% — a 25-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 84% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (91% vs 72%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 12
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 11m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 214 mi
Best airline from BNA to ATL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 86% | 11 min | 1.7% | 6,842 |
| Southwest Airlines | 74% | 15 min | 0.5% | 1,668 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BNA to ATL
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 87% | 9 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 88% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 86% | 9 min |
| Friday | 82% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 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 aircraft46%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BNA to ATL delayed?
- 16% of BNA–ATL 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 12 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BNA to ATL?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 6,842 flights. 2 airlines flew BNA–ATL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BNA to ATL?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (56%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BNA to ATL?
- The scheduled BNA–ATL flight time averages 1h 11m over 214 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are BNA to ATL flights cancelled?
- 1.4% 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 BNA to ATL?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 68% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 8,510 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.