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

Nashville, TN (BNA) to Washington, DC (IAD) flight delay odds

77.0% of 1,011 official scheduled BNA-to-IAD flights arrived on time; 13.6% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.2% 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
77.0%arrived on time
13.6%30+ min late
1.2%cancelled
1,011scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.4%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.6%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+12.6 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for BNA to IAD?

Among qualifying BNA-to-IAD departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 85.4% of 335 flights. Evening was lowest at 68.0% across 300 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning33585.4%6.3%2.4%
Afternoon36076.7%15.6%0.6%
Evening30068.0%19.3%0.7%

Which weekday was most reliable for BNA to IAD?

Among qualifying BNA-to-IAD weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 83.1% of 136 flights. Monday was lowest at 68.2% across 148 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday14868.2%16.9%2.7%
Tuesday12780.3%14.2%0.8%
Wednesday13683.1%8.1%0.0%
Thursday16080.6%9.4%0.6%
Friday14875.0%18.9%0.7%
Saturday13380.5%14.3%0.8%
Sunday15972.3%13.8%2.5%

Which airline was most reliable for BNA to IAD?

Among qualifying BNA-to-IAD airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 83.8% of 37 flights. United Airlines was lowest at 76.6% across 935 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
United Airlines93576.6%13.6%1.3%
Allegiant Air3878.9%15.8%0.0%
Republic Airways3783.8%13.5%0.0%
Southwest Airlines1100.0%0.0%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for BNA to IAD?

Among qualifying BNA-to-IAD month results, August 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 89.0% of 100 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 63.4% across 101 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202510163.4%19.8%3.0%
August 202510089.0%7.0%0.0%
September 20257982.3%10.1%0.0%
October 20259378.5%10.8%0.0%
November 20258871.6%21.6%0.0%
December 20257078.6%14.3%0.0%
January 20265879.3%10.3%6.9%
February 20266882.4%7.4%4.4%
March 20268766.7%24.1%1.1%
April 20268983.1%6.7%1.1%
May 20268676.7%11.6%0.0%
June 20269275.0%17.4%0.0%

What drove BNA to IAD delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded BNA-to-IAD delay category, accounting for 43.6% of 18,031 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline43.6%
Late aircraft40.5%
National airspace12.1%
Weather3.8%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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