Providence (PVD) to Nashville (BNA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Providence (PVD) to Nashville (BNA) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 100% of arrivals were on time; in November 2025 that fell to 70% — a 30-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 40m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 906 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PVD to BNA
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (98% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 17 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 88% | 6 min |
| Wednesday | 87% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 8 min |
| Friday | 74% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 85% | 11 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft52%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system25%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PVD to BNA delayed?
- 18% of PVD–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 11 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PVD to BNA?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (98% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (69%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PVD to BNA?
- The scheduled PVD–BNA flight time averages 2h 40m over 906 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are PVD to BNA flights cancelled?
- 1.2% 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 PVD to BNA?
- November 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 70% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 521 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.