Portland (PWM) to Nashville (BNA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Portland (PWM) to Nashville (BNA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 159 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 72% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.44
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 46m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,010 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PWM to BNA
Aim for departures around 5 p.m. (76% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 57% | 16 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 71% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 17 min |
| Friday | 64% | 29 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 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 aircraft59%
- Airline operations20%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PWM to BNA delayed?
- 28% of PWM–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 17 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PWM to BNA?
- Departures around 5 p.m. have the best record (76% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PWM to BNA?
- The scheduled PWM–BNA flight time averages 2h 46m over 1,010 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are PWM to BNA flights cancelled?
- 0.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for PWM to BNA?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 83% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 57%.
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Based on 323 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.