Nashville (BNA) to Grand Rapids (GRR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Nashville (BNA) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 179 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 75% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 0.49
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 31m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 470 mi
Best airline from BNA to GRR
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 76% | 8 min | 0.0% | 66 |
| Allegiant Air | 75% | 23 min | 0.9% | 329 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BNA to GRR
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (89% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (73%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 26 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 100% | 0 min |
| Wednesday | 67% | 48 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 38 min |
| Friday | 75% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 88% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 13 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft60%
- Airline operations23%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BNA to GRR delayed?
- 25% of BNA–GRR 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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BNA to GRR?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 66 flights. 2 airlines flew BNA–GRR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BNA to GRR?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (73%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BNA to GRR?
- The scheduled BNA–GRR flight time averages 1h 31m over 470 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are BNA to GRR flights cancelled?
- 0.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 395 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.