Nashville (BNA) to San Jose (SJC): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Nashville (BNA) to San Jose (SJC) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 249 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 69% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.68
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 46m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,947 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BNA to SJC
Aim for departures around 3 p.m. (79% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (51%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 57% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 10 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 81% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 12 min |
| Friday | 69% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 63% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 62% | 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 aircraft56%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BNA to SJC delayed?
- 31% of BNA–SJC 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 15 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BNA to SJC?
- Departures around 3 p.m. have the best record (79% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (51%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BNA to SJC?
- The scheduled BNA–SJC flight time averages 4h 46m over 1,947 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 31% of the time.
- How often are BNA to SJC 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 SJC?
- October 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 45% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 85%. If your dates are flexible, that 40-point gap is worth planning around.
Explore related pages
More routes from BNA
Based on 488 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.