Minneapolis (MSP) to Nashville (BNA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MSP–BNA. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 94% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 65% — a gap of 29 points. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 75%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 4.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 4m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 695 mi
Best airline from MSP to BNA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 83% | 10 min | 0.9% | 2,445 |
| Southwest Airlines | 78% | 13 min | 1.0% | 878 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to BNA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 10 min |
| Tuesday | 86% | 7 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 87% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 12 min |
| Friday | 77% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 14 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft30%
- Airline operations43%
- National airspace system24%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to BNA delayed?
- 18% of MSP–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 11 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MSP to BNA?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 2,445 flights. 2 airlines flew MSP–BNA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to BNA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSP to BNA?
- The scheduled MSP–BNA flight time averages 2h 4m over 695 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are MSP to BNA flights cancelled?
- 0.9% 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 MSP to BNA?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,323 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.