Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Nashville (BNA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Nashville (BNA) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 89% of arrivals were on time; in June 2026 that fell to 52% — a 37-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 65%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Flights/day
- 5.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 24m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 793 mi
Best airline from FLL to BNA
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 76% | 15 min | 0.8% | 2,757 |
| Spirit Airlines | 74% | 19 min | 2.6% | 1,176 |
| Allegiant Air | 73% | 22 min | 0.5% | 187 |
| JetBlue Airways | 56% | 25 min | 8.7% | 69 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FLL to BNA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (51%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 85% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 16 min |
| Friday | 72% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft41%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system24%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FLL to BNA delayed?
- 25% of FLL–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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from FLL to BNA?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 2,757 flights. 4 airlines flew FLL–BNA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FLL to BNA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (51%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from FLL to BNA?
- The scheduled FLL–BNA flight time averages 2h 24m over 793 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are FLL to BNA flights cancelled?
- 1.5% 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 FLL to BNA?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 52% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 37-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,189 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.