Nashville (BNA) to Richmond (RIC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on BNA–RIC. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 95% of the time, but July 2026 dropped to 50% — a gap of 45 points. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 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 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Airmost reliable | 85% | 14 min | 0.0% | 155 |
| Southwest Airlines | 77% | 12 min | 0.3% | 794 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BNA to RIC
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 14 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 87% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 10 min |
| Friday | 76% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 19 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 system13%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BNA to RIC delayed?
- 22% of BNA–RIC 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 12 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 155 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 5 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 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 22% of the time.
- How often are BNA to RIC flights cancelled?
- 0.2% 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 RIC?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 50% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 45-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 949 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.