Nashville (BNA) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Nashville (BNA) to Charlotte (CLT) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 84% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 61% — a 24-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 62%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.8%
- Flights/day
- 9.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 328 mi
Best airline from BNA to CLT
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 83% | 10 min | 2.7% | 185 |
| American Airlines | 78% | 22 min | 1.6% | 4,293 |
| Southwest Airlines | 73% | 15 min | 0.9% | 1,336 |
| PSA Airlines | 70% | 25 min | 3.0% | 1,781 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BNA to CLT
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (49%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 19 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 83% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 26 min |
| Friday | 73% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft49%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BNA to CLT delayed?
- 25% of BNA–CLT 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 21 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BNA to CLT?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 185 flights. 4 airlines flew BNA–CLT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BNA to CLT?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (49%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BNA to CLT?
- The scheduled BNA–CLT flight time averages 1h 30m over 328 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are BNA to CLT flights cancelled?
- 1.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from BNA to CLT?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 84%. If your dates are flexible, that 24-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 7,644 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.