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

Dallas, TX (DAL) to Nashville, TN (BNA) flight delay odds

71.1% of 2,406 official scheduled DAL-to-BNA flights arrived on time; 17.4% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.5% 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
71.1%arrived on time
17.4%30+ min late
1.5%cancelled
2,406scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.3%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.8%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+12.2 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DAL to BNA?

Among qualifying DAL-to-BNA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 90.7% of 593 flights. Night was lowest at 47.5% across 160 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning59390.7%5.1%1.2%
Late morning40280.6%8.2%0.7%
Afternoon67765.1%18.8%1.6%
Evening57457.7%29.3%1.9%
Night16047.5%38.1%1.9%

Which weekday was most reliable for DAL to BNA?

Among qualifying DAL-to-BNA weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 79.7% of 354 flights. Friday was lowest at 65.4% across 358 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday36072.5%15.8%1.7%
Tuesday35479.7%14.4%1.1%
Wednesday34774.4%13.8%0.3%
Thursday35266.8%19.6%0.6%
Friday35865.4%22.9%2.0%
Saturday26672.2%16.2%2.6%
Sunday36967.2%18.7%2.2%

Which airline was most reliable for DAL to BNA?

Only Southwest Airlines met the DAL-to-BNA airline threshold: 71.1% of 2,406 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines2,40671.1%17.4%1.5%

Which month was most reliable for DAL to BNA?

Among qualifying DAL-to-BNA month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 87.0% of 193 flights. June 2026 was lowest at 49.8% across 207 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202520966.0%23.9%1.4%
August 202519978.4%14.6%0.5%
September 202519387.0%4.7%0.0%
October 202521267.5%17.9%1.4%
November 202520475.0%15.2%2.0%
December 202521181.5%10.4%0.5%
January 202618677.4%8.6%8.1%
February 202617082.4%6.5%0.6%
March 202620667.0%18.0%0.5%
April 202620064.5%24.5%1.0%
May 202620960.3%28.7%1.0%
June 202620749.8%32.4%1.0%

What drove DAL to BNA delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded DAL-to-BNA delay category, accounting for 54.1% of 37,440 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline27.1%
Late aircraft54.1%
National airspace15.4%
Weather3.3%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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