Philadelphia (PHL) to Nashville (BNA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Philadelphia (PHL) to Nashville (BNA) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 91% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 63% — a 28-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 62%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.0%
- Flights/day
- 7.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 17m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 675 mi
Best airline from PHL to BNA
6 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 88% | 7 min | 1.6% | 558 |
| Spirit Airlines | 79% | 17 min | 2.9% | 381 |
| Southwest Airlines | 79% | 14 min | 0.7% | 1,711 |
| Frontier Airlines | 74% | 20 min | 2.8% | 322 |
| American Airlines | 72% | 24 min | 2.0% | 2,000 |
| PSA Airlines | 71% | 27 min | 4.7% | 616 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHL to BNA
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 15 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 79% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 19 min |
| Friday | 76% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft49%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHL to BNA delayed?
- 24% of PHL–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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHL to BNA?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 558 flights. 6 airlines flew PHL–BNA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHL to BNA?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (58%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHL to BNA?
- The scheduled PHL–BNA flight time averages 2h 17m over 675 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are PHL to BNA flights cancelled?
- 2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from PHL to BNA?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,588 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.