Nashville (BNA) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
When you fly BNA to FLL matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 89% on-time in November 2024 to just 61% in July 2026. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 64%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 5.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 17m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 793 mi
Best airline from BNA to FLL
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 78% | 13 min | 0.8% | 2,742 |
| Spirit Airlines | 77% | 20 min | 3.2% | 1,174 |
| Allegiant Air | 74% | 22 min | 0.5% | 187 |
| JetBlue Airways | 71% | 16 min | 9.0% | 67 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BNA to FLL
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 19 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 87% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 86% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 17 min |
| Friday | 75% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft47%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather2%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BNA to FLL delayed?
- 23% of BNA–FLL 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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BNA to FLL?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 2,742 flights. 4 airlines flew BNA–FLL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BNA to FLL?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BNA to FLL?
- The scheduled BNA–FLL flight time averages 2h 17m over 793 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are BNA to FLL flights cancelled?
- 1.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from BNA to FLL?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,170 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.