Houston (HOU) to Nashville (BNA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Houston (HOU) to Nashville (BNA) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 92% of arrivals were on time; in June 2026 that fell to 64% — a 28-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 (91% vs 69%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 5.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 55m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 670 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HOU to BNA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 13 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 12 min |
| Friday | 78% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 13 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft50%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HOU to BNA delayed?
- 20% of HOU–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 12 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from HOU to BNA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from HOU to BNA?
- The scheduled HOU–BNA flight time averages 1h 55m over 670 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are HOU to BNA flights cancelled?
- 0.9% 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 HOU to BNA?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,740 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.