New York (JFK) to Nashville (BNA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on JFK–BNA. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 90% of the time, but July 2025 dropped to 42% — a gap of 48 points. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (84% vs 68%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.9%
- Flights/day
- 4.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 38m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 765 mi
Best airline from JFK to BNA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 79% | 14 min | 2.7% | 1,953 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 74% | 25 min | 2.4% | 613 |
| JetBlue Airways | 70% | 21 min | 3.6% | 1,050 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JFK to BNA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 16 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 17 min |
| Friday | 74% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft28%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system31%
- Weather5%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JFK to BNA delayed?
- 24% of JFK–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 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 1,953 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 (89% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (54%). 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 24% of the time.
- How often are JFK to BNA flights cancelled?
- 2.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- 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 3,622 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.