Nashville (BNA) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Nashville (BNA) to Minneapolis (MSP) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 97% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 70% — a 27-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 84% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (92% vs 74%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 4.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 13m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 695 mi
Best airline from BNA to MSP
2 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 | 1.2% | 2,561 |
| Southwest Airlines | 76% | 13 min | 0.8% | 963 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BNA to MSP
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (46%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 12 min |
| Tuesday | 86% | 9 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 88% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 86% | 9 min |
| Friday | 82% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft52%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BNA to MSP delayed?
- 16% of BNA–MSP 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 10 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BNA to MSP?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 2,561 flights. 2 airlines flew BNA–MSP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BNA to MSP?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (46%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BNA to MSP?
- The scheduled BNA–MSP flight time averages 2h 13m over 695 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are BNA to MSP flights cancelled?
- 1.1% 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 MSP?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 70% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,525 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.