Nashville (BNA) to Pittsburgh (PIT): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on BNA–PIT. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 96% of the time, but May 2026 dropped to 60% — a gap of 36 points. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (92% vs 72%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Flights/day
- 3.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 32m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 462 mi
Best airline from BNA to PIT
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 79% | 13 min | 0.6% | 1,923 |
| Allegiant Air | 72% | 31 min | 0.0% | 174 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BNA to PIT
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 14 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 87% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 15 min |
| Friday | 76% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft62%
- Airline operations24%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BNA to PIT delayed?
- 22% of BNA–PIT 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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BNA to PIT?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 1,923 flights. 2 airlines flew BNA–PIT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BNA to PIT?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BNA to PIT?
- The scheduled BNA–PIT flight time averages 1h 32m over 462 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are BNA to PIT flights cancelled?
- 0.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from BNA to PIT?
- May 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,097 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.