BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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ATL→BNA

Atlanta, GA (ATL) to Nashville, TN (BNA) flight delay odds

79.9% of 4,242 official scheduled ATL-to-BNA flights arrived on time; 11.2% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.6% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALGenerally reliable
79.9%arrived on time
11.2%30+ min late
1.6%cancelled
4,242scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late5.8%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.9%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+5.4 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for ATL to BNA?

Among qualifying ATL-to-BNA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 90.6% of 562 flights. Evening was lowest at 71.7% across 1,152 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning56290.6%4.3%3.2%
Late morning81588.8%6.0%0.9%
Afternoon1,17778.2%10.7%1.1%
Evening1,15271.7%17.4%1.5%
Night53676.7%14.4%2.4%

Which weekday was most reliable for ATL to BNA?

Among qualifying ATL-to-BNA weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 88.0% of 590 flights. Sunday was lowest at 74.1% across 599 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday65677.7%13.0%1.4%
Tuesday61381.9%11.3%0.3%
Wednesday59088.0%6.6%0.2%
Thursday64778.4%12.2%0.6%
Friday65379.0%13.0%1.7%
Saturday48481.0%8.5%3.7%
Sunday59974.1%13.0%3.8%

Which airline was most reliable for ATL to BNA?

Among qualifying ATL-to-BNA airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 80.2% of 3,361 flights. Southwest Airlines was lowest at 78.8% across 881 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines3,36180.2%10.4%1.9%
Southwest Airlines88178.8%14.4%0.5%

Which month was most reliable for ATL to BNA?

Among qualifying ATL-to-BNA month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 88.0% of 343 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 73.7% across 377 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202537773.7%17.5%0.3%
August 202536585.5%8.2%1.1%
September 202534388.0%5.2%0.0%
October 202536380.4%11.8%0.0%
November 202533077.0%12.1%3.0%
December 202534475.3%16.3%1.7%
January 202629979.3%8.7%6.0%
February 202628984.4%9.0%0.3%
March 202636474.2%11.8%2.7%
April 202637983.1%8.2%1.8%
May 202639975.4%13.5%2.5%
June 202639083.6%11.0%0.3%

What drove ATL to BNA delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded ATL-to-BNA delay category, accounting for 39.9% of 44,825 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline39.9%
Late aircraft31.2%
National airspace22.0%
Weather6.7%
Security0.2%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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