Nashville (BNA) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
When you fly BNA to LGA matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 93% on-time in October 2024 to just 55% in March 2026. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 66%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.9%
- Flights/day
- 11
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 22m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 764 mi
Best airline from BNA to LGA
6 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 91% | 8 min | 1.3% | 159 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 86% | 13 min | 0.9% | 656 |
| Republic Airways | 77% | 17 min | 3.2% | 3,451 |
| Endeavor Air | 76% | 40 min | 10.2% | 265 |
| Southwest Airlines | 75% | 15 min | 2.0% | 2,926 |
| Delta Air Lines | 74% | 36 min | 4.0% | 643 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BNA to LGA
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 20 min |
| Friday | 74% | 21 min |
| Saturdaybest | 84% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft35%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system32%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BNA to LGA delayed?
- 23% of BNA–LGA 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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BNA to LGA?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 91%, based on 159 flights. 6 airlines flew BNA–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BNA to LGA?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (58%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BNA to LGA?
- The scheduled BNA–LGA flight time averages 2h 22m over 764 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are BNA to LGA flights cancelled?
- 2.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from BNA to LGA?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 38-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 8,109 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.