Phoenix (PHX) to Nashville (BNA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Phoenix (PHX) to Nashville (BNA) effectively runs on two schedules. In August 2025, 86% of arrivals were on time; in July 2026 that fell to 62% — a 24-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 (85% vs 72%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Flights/day
- 6.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 16m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,449 mi
Best airline from PHX to BNA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 77% | 12 min | 0.5% | 3,830 |
| American Airlines | 72% | 20 min | 0.6% | 1,127 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHX to BNA
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 14 min |
| Friday | 75% | 15 min |
| Saturdaybest | 81% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 17 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 operations37%
- National airspace system14%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHX to BNA delayed?
- 24% of PHX–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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHX to BNA?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 3,830 flights. 2 airlines flew PHX–BNA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHX to BNA?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHX to BNA?
- The scheduled PHX–BNA flight time averages 3h 16m over 1,449 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are PHX to BNA flights cancelled?
- 0.5% 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 PHX to BNA?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was August 2025 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 24-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,961 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.