Cleveland (CLE) to Nashville (BNA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Cleveland (CLE) to Nashville (BNA) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 97% of arrivals were on time; in December 2024 that fell to 72% — a 25-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 84% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (95% vs 71%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Flights/day
- 2.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 37m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 448 mi
Best airline from CLE to BNA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 85% | 9 min | 0.4% | 1,798 |
| Frontier Airlines | 84% | 13 min | 1.5% | 68 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLE to BNA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 11 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 88% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 88% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 10 min |
| Friday | 83% | 10 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 13 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft61%
- Airline operations17%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLE to BNA delayed?
- 16% of CLE–BNA 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 10 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLE to BNA?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 1,798 flights. 2 airlines flew CLE–BNA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLE to BNA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 8 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 CLE to BNA?
- The scheduled CLE–BNA flight time averages 1h 37m over 448 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are CLE to BNA flights cancelled?
- 0.5% 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 CLE to BNA?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 72% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,922 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.