Nashville (BNA) to Philadelphia (PHL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Nashville (BNA) to Philadelphia (PHL) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 83% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 66% — a 17-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 69%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.9%
- Flights/day
- 7.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 4m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 675 mi
Best airline from BNA to PHL
6 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 81% | 13 min | 2.3% | 557 |
| Spirit Airlines | 77% | 19 min | 1.6% | 383 |
| Southwest Airlines | 76% | 13 min | 0.5% | 1,713 |
| American Airlines | 74% | 26 min | 2.0% | 2,001 |
| PSA Airlines | 72% | 23 min | 5.2% | 619 |
| Frontier Airlines | 69% | 24 min | 3.1% | 322 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BNA to PHL
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 23 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 17 min |
| Friday | 73% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 23 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 system16%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BNA to PHL delayed?
- 25% of BNA–PHL 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 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 557 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 8 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 4 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 4m over 675 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are BNA to PHL flights cancelled?
- 1.9% 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 PHL?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 83%. If your dates are flexible, that 17-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,595 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.