Memphis (MEM) to Nashville (BNA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Memphis (MEM) to Nashville (BNA) effectively runs on two schedules. In February 2026, 100% of arrivals were on time; in November 2025 that fell to 56% — a 44-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 72% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 1.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 58m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 200 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MEM to BNA
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (42%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 65% | 23 min |
| Friday | 58% | 23 min |
| Saturdaybest | 84% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft55%
- Airline operations17%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MEM to BNA delayed?
- 28% of MEM–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 15 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MEM to BNA?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (42%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MEM to BNA?
- The scheduled MEM–BNA flight time averages 58m over 200 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are MEM to BNA flights cancelled?
- 0.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from MEM to BNA?
- November 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 44-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 630 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.