Milwaukee (MKE) to Nashville (BNA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Milwaukee (MKE) to Nashville (BNA) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 95% of arrivals were on time; in June 2026 that fell to 71% — a 24-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (92% vs 68%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 2.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 34m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 475 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MKE to BNA
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 11 min |
| Tuesday | 86% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 11 min |
| Friday | 82% | 11 min |
| Saturdaybest | 87% | 7 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft54%
- Airline operations23%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MKE to BNA delayed?
- 17% of MKE–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 10 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MKE to BNA?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 7 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 MKE to BNA?
- The scheduled MKE–BNA flight time averages 1h 34m over 475 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are MKE to BNA flights cancelled?
- 1% 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 MKE to BNA?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 71% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 24-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,919 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.