New York (JFK) to Nashville (BNA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on JFK–BNA: 3.1% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 76% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 79% of the time.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 3.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 38m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 765 mi
Best airline from JFK to BNA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 79% | 16 min | 2.7% | 1,971 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 76% | 21 min | 1.5% | 529 |
| JetBlue Airways | 70% | 22 min | 4.4% | 1,121 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JFK to BNA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (48%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 16 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 17 min |
| Friday | 74% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft30%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system30%
- Weather6%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JFK to BNA delayed?
- 25% of JFK–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 JFK to BNA?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 1,971 flights. 3 airlines flew JFK–BNA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JFK to BNA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (48%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from JFK to BNA?
- The scheduled JFK–BNA flight time averages 2h 38m over 765 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are JFK to BNA flights cancelled?
- 3.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from JFK to BNA?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 42% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 48-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,621 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.