Nashville (BNA) to Long Beach (LGB): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Nashville (BNA) to Long Beach (LGB) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 94% of arrivals were on time; in June 2026 that fell to 33% — a 60-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 31m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,785 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BNA to LGB
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (80% on-time); avoid 10 a.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 14 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 65% | 18 min |
| Friday | 71% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 10 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft58%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BNA to LGB delayed?
- 24% of BNA–LGB 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 13 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BNA to LGB?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (80% on-time), while departures around 10 a.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BNA to LGB?
- The scheduled BNA–LGB flight time averages 4h 31m over 1,785 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are BNA to LGB flights cancelled?
- 0.3% 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 LGB?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 33% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 60-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 770 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.