Nashville (BNA) to Fort Myers (RSW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Nashville (BNA) to Fort Myers (RSW) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 91% of arrivals were on time; in July 2026 that fell to 41% — a 50-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 74% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 67%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 2.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 5m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 722 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BNA to RSW
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 17 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 15 min |
| Friday | 70% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft58%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BNA to RSW delayed?
- 26% of BNA–RSW 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 15 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BNA to RSW?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (56%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BNA to RSW?
- The scheduled BNA–RSW flight time averages 2h 5m over 722 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are BNA to RSW flights cancelled?
- 1.1% 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 RSW?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 41% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 50-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,477 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.