Nashville (BNA) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on BNA–DFW: 3.2% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 74% land on time, below the national average of 78%. American Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 75% of the time.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Flights/day
- 9.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 14m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 631 mi
Best airline from BNA to DFW
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 75% | 25 min | 3.2% | 6,439 |
| Envoy Air | 74% | 21 min | 1.5% | 524 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 72% | 41 min | 4.7% | 106 |
| Frontier Airlines | 69% | 40 min | 4.5% | 112 |
| PSA Airlines | 56% | 40 min | 8.4% | 107 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BNA to DFW
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 29 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 21 min |
| Friday | 74% | 25 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 28 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 29 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%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BNA to DFW delayed?
- 26% of BNA–DFW 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 25 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BNA to DFW?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 75%, based on 6,439 flights. 5 airlines flew BNA–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BNA to DFW?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 5 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 DFW?
- The scheduled BNA–DFW flight time averages 2h 14m over 631 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are BNA to DFW flights cancelled?
- 3.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from BNA to DFW?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 7,332 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.