Cincinnati (CVG) to Nashville (BNA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Cincinnati (CVG) to Nashville (BNA) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 97% of arrivals were on time; in April 2025 that fell to 67% — a 30-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (95% vs 58%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 1.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 7m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 230 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CVG to BNA
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (49%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 86% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 9 min |
| Friday | 78% | 11 min |
| Saturdaybest | 90% | 5 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 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 aircraft64%
- Airline operations16%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CVG to BNA delayed?
- 20% of CVG–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 11 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CVG to BNA?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (49%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CVG to BNA?
- The scheduled CVG–BNA flight time averages 1h 7m over 230 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are CVG to BNA flights cancelled?
- 0.7% 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 CVG to BNA?
- April 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 67% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 916 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.