Nashville (BNA) to Los Angeles (LAX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Nashville (BNA) to Los Angeles (LAX) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 91% of arrivals were on time; in April 2026 that fell to 63% — a 29-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 69%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 6.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 34m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,798 mi
Best airline from BNA to LAX
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 87% | 9 min | 1.1% | 1,867 |
| American Airlines | 74% | 24 min | 0.5% | 834 |
| Southwest Airlines | 73% | 13 min | 0.6% | 1,659 |
| Spirit Airlines | 73% | 23 min | 3.4% | 177 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BNA to LAX
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 19 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 13 min |
| Friday | 81% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft47%
- Airline operations37%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BNA to LAX delayed?
- 21% of BNA–LAX 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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BNA to LAX?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 1,867 flights. 4 airlines flew BNA–LAX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BNA to LAX?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (56%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BNA to LAX?
- The scheduled BNA–LAX flight time averages 4h 34m over 1,798 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are BNA to LAX flights cancelled?
- 0.9% 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 LAX?
- April 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,537 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.