Milwaukee (MKE) to Nashville (BNA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Milwaukee (MKE) to Nashville (BNA) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 95% of arrivals were on time; in November 2025 that fell to 73% — a 22-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 84% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (93% vs 69%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 9 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- 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. (98% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 10 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 87% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 5 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 9 min |
| Friday | 84% | 10 min |
| Saturday | 86% | 8 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 system22%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MKE to BNA delayed?
- 16% of MKE–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 MKE to BNA?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (98% 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 16% of the time.
- How often are MKE to BNA flights cancelled?
- 1.1% 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 MKE to BNA?
- November 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 73% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 22-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,804 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.