Nashville (BNA) to Tampa (TPA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on BNA–TPA. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 89% of the time, but May 2026 dropped to 61% — a gap of 27 points. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 63%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 6.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 612 mi
Best airline from BNA to TPA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 77% | 16 min | 2.3% | 1,418 |
| Southwest Airlines | 76% | 14 min | 1.3% | 3,353 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BNA to TPA
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 15 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 15 min |
| Friday | 76% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 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 aircraft54%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BNA to TPA delayed?
- 24% of BNA–TPA 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.
- Which airline is most reliable from BNA to TPA?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 1,418 flights. 2 airlines flew BNA–TPA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BNA to TPA?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BNA to TPA?
- The scheduled BNA–TPA flight time averages 1h 51m over 612 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are BNA to TPA flights cancelled?
- 1.6% 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 TPA?
- May 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,799 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.