Nashville (BNA) to Panama City (ECP): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Nashville (BNA) to Panama City (ECP) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 96% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 66% — a 30-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 70%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 3.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 24m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 401 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BNA to ECP
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 15 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 12 min |
| Friday | 77% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 11 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 operations27%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BNA to ECP delayed?
- 20% of BNA–ECP 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 ECP?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BNA to ECP?
- The scheduled BNA–ECP flight time averages 1h 24m over 401 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are BNA to ECP flights cancelled?
- 0.6% 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 ECP?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,146 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.