New York (LGA) to Nashville (BNA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
New York (LGA) to Nashville (BNA) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.8% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 76% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Spirit Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 95% of the time.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.8%
- Flights/day
- 10
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 37m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 764 mi
Best airline from LGA to BNA
7 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 95% | 6 min | 1.6% | 129 |
| Endeavor Air | 82% | 11 min | 9.0% | 199 |
| Republic Airways | 78% | 14 min | 4.2% | 3,598 |
| American Airlines | 76% | 38 min | 3.3% | 60 |
| Southwest Airlines | 74% | 19 min | 3.1% | 3,038 |
| Delta Air Lines | 71% | 25 min | 3.8% | 676 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 70% | 27 min | 3.6% | 610 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to BNA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 19 min |
| Friday | 73% | 19 min |
| Saturdaybest | 80% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft39%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system25%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to BNA delayed?
- 24% of LGA–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 LGA to BNA?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 95%, based on 129 flights. 7 airlines flew LGA–BNA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to BNA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (62%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGA to BNA?
- The scheduled LGA–BNA flight time averages 2h 37m over 764 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are LGA to BNA flights cancelled?
- 3.8% 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 LGA to BNA?
- October 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 59% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 8,310 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.