Nashville (BNA) to Phoenix (PHX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on BNA–PHX. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 92% of the time, but June 2026 dropped to 67% — a gap of 25 points. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 68%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 6.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 54m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,449 mi
Best airline from BNA to PHX
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 80% | 23 min | 0.7% | 1,128 |
| Southwest Airlines | 79% | 12 min | 0.8% | 3,854 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BNA to PHX
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (49%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 13 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 16 min |
| Friday | 80% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft50%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BNA to PHX delayed?
- 21% of BNA–PHX 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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BNA to PHX?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 1,128 flights. 2 airlines flew BNA–PHX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BNA to PHX?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (49%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BNA to PHX?
- The scheduled BNA–PHX flight time averages 3h 54m over 1,449 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are BNA to PHX flights cancelled?
- 0.8% 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 PHX?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 67% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,986 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.