Grand Rapids (GRR) to Nashville (BNA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Grand Rapids (GRR) to Nashville (BNA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 179 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 75% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 0.49
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 38m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 470 mi
Best airline from GRR to BNA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 82% | 12 min | 0.0% | 66 |
| Allegiant Air | 74% | 19 min | 0.9% | 329 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from GRR to BNA
Aim for departures around 2 p.m. (84% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 0% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 33% | 58 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 17 min |
| Friday | 78% | 12 min |
| Saturdaybest | 88% | 4 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 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 aircraft49%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from GRR to BNA delayed?
- 25% of GRR–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 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 2 p.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (68%). 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 25% of the time.
- How often are GRR to BNA flights cancelled?
- 0.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 395 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.