Nashville (BNA) to Philadelphia (PHL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Nashville (BNA) to Philadelphia (PHL) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 83% of arrivals were on time; in July 2026 that fell to 63% — a 19-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 74% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 67%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 7.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 5m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 675 mi
Best airline from BNA to PHL
6 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 81% | 14 min | 2.4% | 533 |
| Spirit Airlines | 78% | 19 min | 1.4% | 357 |
| American Airlines | 74% | 26 min | 2.5% | 2,121 |
| Southwest Airlines | 73% | 15 min | 0.5% | 1,822 |
| PSA Airlines | 73% | 24 min | 5.5% | 730 |
| Frontier Airlines | 69% | 23 min | 3.2% | 310 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BNA to PHL
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 23 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 18 min |
| Friday | 73% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft51%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BNA to PHL delayed?
- 26% of BNA–PHL 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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BNA to PHL?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 533 flights. 6 airlines flew BNA–PHL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BNA to PHL?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 8 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 PHL?
- The scheduled BNA–PHL flight time averages 2h 5m over 675 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are BNA to PHL flights cancelled?
- 2.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from BNA to PHL?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 83%. If your dates are flexible, that 19-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,873 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.