Jacksonville (JAX) to Nashville (BNA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Jacksonville (JAX) to Nashville (BNA) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 93% of arrivals were on time; in March 2026 that fell to 69% — a 24-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 84% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (94% vs 76%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 3.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 38m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 483 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JAX to BNA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 9 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 88% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 88% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 9 min |
| Friday | 82% | 10 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 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 aircraft68%
- Airline operations18%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JAX to BNA delayed?
- 16% of JAX–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 10 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JAX to BNA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 1 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 JAX to BNA?
- The scheduled JAX–BNA flight time averages 1h 38m over 483 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are JAX to BNA flights cancelled?
- 1% 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 JAX to BNA?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 69% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 24-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,100 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.