Houston (HOU) to Nashville (BNA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Houston (HOU) to Nashville (BNA) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 92% of arrivals were on time; in July 2025 that fell to 68% — a 24-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (92% vs 70%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 4.9
- 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 10 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 12 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 12 min |
| Friday | 80% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 12 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 operations28%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HOU to BNA delayed?
- 19% of HOU–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 11 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from HOU to BNA?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 4 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 19% of the time.
- How often are HOU to BNA flights cancelled?
- 0.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from HOU to BNA?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 68% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 24-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,568 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.