Long Beach (LGB) to Nashville (BNA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Long Beach (LGB) to Nashville (BNA) effectively runs on two schedules. In March 2025, 97% of arrivals were on time; in December 2024 that fell to 70% — a 27-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 88% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 88%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 9 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 52m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,785 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGB to BNA
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 11 a.m. departures (82%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 87% | 8 min |
| Tuesday | 89% | 8 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 96% | 4 min |
| Thursday | 93% | 4 min |
| Friday | 80% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 85% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft53%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system16%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGB to BNA delayed?
- 13% of LGB–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 9 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGB to BNA?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 11 a.m. have the worst (82%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGB to BNA?
- The scheduled LGB–BNA flight time averages 3h 52m over 1,785 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 13% of the time.
- How often are LGB to BNA flights cancelled?
- 0.3% 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 LGB to BNA?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 70% of arrivals on time. The best was March 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 739 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.