Nashville (BNA) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Nashville (BNA) to New York (JFK) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.1% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 77% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 3.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 29m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 765 mi
Best airline from BNA to JFK
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 80% | 15 min | 2.8% | 1,973 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 79% | 17 min | 1.5% | 529 |
| JetBlue Airways | 72% | 24 min | 4.5% | 1,121 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BNA to JFK
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (47%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 15 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 24 min |
| Friday | 77% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft36%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system31%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BNA to JFK delayed?
- 23% of BNA–JFK 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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BNA to JFK?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 1,973 flights. 3 airlines flew BNA–JFK frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BNA to JFK?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (47%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BNA to JFK?
- The scheduled BNA–JFK flight time averages 2h 29m over 765 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are BNA to JFK flights cancelled?
- 3.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from BNA to JFK?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,623 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.