Nashville (BNA) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Nashville (BNA) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) effectively runs on two schedules. In February 2026, 93% of arrivals were on time; in July 2026 that fell to 23% — a 70-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 69% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 20m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 327 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BNA to JAN
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (87% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (42%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 63% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 70% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 84% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 63% | 17 min |
| Friday | 59% | 25 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 63% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft69%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system4%
- Weather1%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BNA to JAN delayed?
- 31% of BNA–JAN 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 16 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BNA to JAN?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (42%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BNA to JAN?
- The scheduled BNA–JAN flight time averages 1h 20m over 327 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 31% of the time.
- How often are BNA to JAN flights cancelled?
- 0.2% 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 JAN?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 23% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 70-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 481 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.