Nashville (BNA) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Nashville (BNA) to Atlanta (ATL) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 93% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 72% — a 21-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 85% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (91% vs 74%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 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 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 87% | 10 min | 1.6% | 6,467 |
| Southwest Airlines | 78% | 13 min | 0.5% | 1,552 |
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 (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 12 min |
| Tuesday | 87% | 9 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 88% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 87% | 8 min |
| Friday | 84% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 14 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 operations29%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BNA to ATL delayed?
- 15% of BNA–ATL 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.
- Which airline is most reliable from BNA to ATL?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 6,467 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 (61%). 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 15% of the time.
- How often are BNA to ATL flights cancelled?
- 1.4% 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 BNA to ATL?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 72% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 21-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 8,019 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.