Charlotte (CLT) to Nashville (BNA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Charlotte (CLT) to Nashville (BNA) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2026, 86% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 50% — a 35-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 73% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (84% vs 63%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 9.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 32m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 328 mi
Best airline from CLT to BNA
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 83% | 12 min | 2.7% | 185 |
| PSA Airlines | 75% | 16 min | 2.6% | 1,781 |
| American Airlines | 73% | 20 min | 1.5% | 4,295 |
| Southwest Airlines | 72% | 17 min | 1.0% | 1,333 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to BNA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 16 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 79% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 19 min |
| Friday | 69% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft52%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to BNA delayed?
- 27% of CLT–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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLT to BNA?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 185 flights. 4 airlines flew CLT–BNA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to BNA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 5 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 CLT to BNA?
- The scheduled CLT–BNA flight time averages 1h 32m over 328 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are CLT to BNA flights cancelled?
- 1.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from CLT to BNA?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 50% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2026 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 7,643 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.