Nashville (BNA) to Newark (EWR): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The biggest risk when flying BNA to EWR isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 75% land on time, below the national average of 78%. United Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 76% of the time.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 5.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 19m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 748 mi
Best airline from BNA to EWR
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 76% | 24 min | 2.1% | 2,708 |
| Republic Airways | 75% | 20 min | 5.2% | 617 |
| Spirit Airlines | 66% | 29 min | 5.6% | 480 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BNA to EWR
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (45%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 28 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 26 min |
| Friday | 75% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 33 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft28%
- Airline operations15%
- National airspace system53%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BNA to EWR delayed?
- 25% of BNA–EWR 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 24 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BNA to EWR?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 2,708 flights. 3 airlines flew BNA–EWR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BNA to EWR?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (45%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BNA to EWR?
- The scheduled BNA–EWR flight time averages 2h 19m over 748 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are BNA to EWR flights cancelled?
- 3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from BNA to EWR?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 44% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 45-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,805 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.