New York (LGA) to Nashville (BNA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
New York (LGA) to Nashville (BNA) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.4% 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 94% of the time.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.4%
- Flights/day
- 11
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 37m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 764 mi
Best airline from LGA to BNA
6 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 94% | 8 min | 1.3% | 159 |
| Endeavor Air | 79% | 13 min | 8.7% | 265 |
| Republic Airways | 78% | 14 min | 3.8% | 3,450 |
| Southwest Airlines | 75% | 18 min | 2.5% | 2,926 |
| Delta Air Lines | 71% | 25 min | 3.7% | 643 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 70% | 28 min | 3.8% | 655 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to BNA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 20 min |
| Friday | 73% | 19 min |
| Saturdaybest | 81% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft38%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system24%
- 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 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to BNA?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 94%, based on 159 flights. 6 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 4 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?
- 3.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — 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 8,107 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.