Nashville (BNA) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Nashville (BNA) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) effectively runs on two schedules. In February 2026, 93% of arrivals were on time; in May 2026 that fell to 48% — a 45-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 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 (53%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 8 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 90% | 5 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 14 min |
| Friday | 63% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 14 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft72%
- Airline operations21%
- National airspace system5%
- Security2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BNA to JAN delayed?
- 25% of BNA–JAN 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 13 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 (53%). 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 25% of the time.
- How often are BNA to JAN flights cancelled?
- 0.2% 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 JAN?
- May 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 48% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 45-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 420 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.