Nashville (BNA) to Knoxville (TYS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Nashville (BNA) to Knoxville (TYS) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 298 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 70% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.82
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 57m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 152 mi
Best time to fly from BNA to TYS
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (48%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 66% | 14 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 71% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 59% | 23 min |
| Friday | 66% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft49%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BNA to TYS delayed?
- 30% of BNA–TYS 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 16 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BNA to TYS?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (48%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BNA to TYS?
- The scheduled BNA–TYS flight time averages 57m over 152 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 30% of the time.
- How often are BNA to TYS flights cancelled?
- 0.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for BNA to TYS?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 79% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Thursday trails at 59%.
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Based on 298 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.