Philadelphia (PHL) to Nashville (BNA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 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 (87% vs 63%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 7.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 17m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 675 mi
Best airline from PHL to BNA
6 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 87% | 8 min | 1.7% | 534 |
| Southwest Airlines | 78% | 14 min | 0.9% | 1,820 |
| Spirit Airlines | 78% | 18 min | 2.8% | 355 |
| Frontier Airlines | 73% | 20 min | 2.9% | 310 |
| PSA Airlines | 71% | 26 min | 5.2% | 728 |
| American Airlines | 71% | 24 min | 2.3% | 2,121 |
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 (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 19 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 78% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 21 min |
| Friday | 75% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 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 aircraft48%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHL to BNA delayed?
- 25% of PHL–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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHL to BNA?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 534 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 (59%). 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 25% of the time.
- How often are PHL to BNA flights cancelled?
- 2.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, 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 5,868 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.