Nashville (BNA) to Houston (HOU): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Nashville (BNA) to Houston (HOU) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 93% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 63% — a 30-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (93% vs 71%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 4.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 13m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 670 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BNA to HOU
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 10 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 8 min |
| Friday | 80% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 11 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 aircraft53%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BNA to HOU delayed?
- 19% of BNA–HOU 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 HOU?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (65%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BNA to HOU?
- The scheduled BNA–HOU flight time averages 2h 13m over 670 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are BNA to HOU flights cancelled?
- 0.9% 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 HOU?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,547 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.