Nashville (BNA) to Richmond (RIC): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on BNA–RIC. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 95% of the time, but June 2025 dropped to 64% — a gap of 31 points. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 37m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 527 mi
Best airline from BNA to RIC
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Airmost reliable | 85% | 14 min | 0.0% | 147 |
| Southwest Airlines | 81% | 10 min | 0.3% | 752 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BNA to RIC
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 13 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 88% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 87% | 5 min |
| Thursday | 87% | 9 min |
| Friday | 80% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 86% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 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 aircraft52%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BNA to RIC delayed?
- 19% of BNA–RIC 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 11 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BNA to RIC?
- Allegiant Air has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 147 flights. 2 airlines flew BNA–RIC frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BNA to RIC?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BNA to RIC?
- The scheduled BNA–RIC flight time averages 1h 37m over 527 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are BNA to RIC flights cancelled?
- 0.2% 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 RIC?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 899 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.