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

Nashville, TN (BNA) to Richmond, VA (RIC) flight delay odds

75.8% of 463 official scheduled BNA-to-RIC flights arrived on time; 13.0% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.4% 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
75.8%arrived on time
13.0%30+ min late
0.4%cancelled
463scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late5.0%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.7%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+7.2 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for BNA to RIC?

Among qualifying BNA-to-RIC departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 87.3% of 63 flights. Evening was lowest at 61.1% across 54 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Late morning6387.3%3.2%1.6%
Afternoon32774.6%14.1%0.3%
Evening5461.1%22.2%0.0%

Which weekday was most reliable for BNA to RIC?

Among qualifying BNA-to-RIC weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 90.4% of 52 flights. Sunday was lowest at 61.6% across 99 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday5364.2%18.9%0.0%
Tuesday5687.5%5.4%0.0%
Wednesday5290.4%5.8%0.0%
Thursday8380.7%13.3%0.0%
Friday5276.9%7.7%0.0%
Saturday6877.9%10.3%1.5%
Sunday9961.6%22.2%1.0%

Which airline was most reliable for BNA to RIC?

Among qualifying BNA-to-RIC airline results, Allegiant Air had the highest on-time rate: 80.9% of 68 flights. Southwest Airlines was lowest at 74.9% across 395 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines39574.9%12.9%0.5%
Allegiant Air6880.9%13.2%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for BNA to RIC?

Among qualifying BNA-to-RIC month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 89.5% of 38 flights. June 2026 was lowest at 54.8% across 42 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20254070.0%22.5%0.0%
August 20254082.5%5.0%0.0%
September 20253889.5%0.0%0.0%
October 20254067.5%22.5%0.0%
November 20254381.4%16.3%0.0%
December 20254372.1%14.0%0.0%
January 20263384.8%0.0%6.1%
February 20262871.4%14.3%0.0%
March 20263580.0%11.4%0.0%
April 20263786.5%8.1%0.0%
May 20264472.7%13.6%0.0%
June 20264254.8%23.8%0.0%

What drove BNA to RIC delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded BNA-to-RIC delay category, accounting for 49.6% of 5,426 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline35.1%
Late aircraft49.6%
National airspace10.5%
Weather4.7%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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