Grand Rapids (GRR) to Nashville (BNA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Grand Rapids (GRR) to Nashville (BNA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 185 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 77% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 0.51
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 38m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 470 mi
Best airline from GRR to BNA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 82% | 13 min | 0.0% | 66 |
| Allegiant Air | 75% | 18 min | 1.0% | 315 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from GRR to BNA
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (82% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 0% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 33% | 58 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 19 min |
| Friday | 79% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 67% | 28 min |
| Sundaybest | 82% | 15 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 operations31%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from GRR to BNA delayed?
- 24% of GRR–BNA flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from GRR to BNA?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 66 flights. 2 airlines flew GRR–BNA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from GRR to BNA?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (82% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (69%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from GRR to BNA?
- The scheduled GRR–BNA flight time averages 1h 38m over 470 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are GRR to BNA flights cancelled?
- 0.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 381 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.