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

Houston, TX (IAH) to Nashville, TN (BNA) flight delay odds

71.5% of 1,405 official scheduled IAH-to-BNA flights arrived on time; 17.4% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.7% 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
71.5%arrived on time
17.4%30+ min late
0.7%cancelled
1,405scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.9%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.8%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.4%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+13.6 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for IAH to BNA?

Among qualifying IAH-to-BNA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 85.3% of 266 flights. Evening was lowest at 66.4% across 556 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning26685.3%6.8%0.4%
Late morning10475.0%13.5%1.9%
Afternoon45868.8%18.8%0.4%
Evening55666.4%22.5%0.7%

Which weekday was most reliable for IAH to BNA?

Among qualifying IAH-to-BNA weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 77.8% of 194 flights. Friday was lowest at 67.4% across 215 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday22871.5%16.7%0.9%
Tuesday16773.1%13.8%0.0%
Wednesday19477.8%14.4%0.0%
Thursday21668.5%21.3%0.0%
Friday21567.4%20.5%0.0%
Saturday16773.1%15.0%1.2%
Sunday21870.2%18.8%2.8%

Which airline was most reliable for IAH to BNA?

Among qualifying IAH-to-BNA airline results, United Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 73.1% of 998 flights. SkyWest Airlines was lowest at 68.3% across 394 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
United Airlines99873.1%16.1%0.5%
SkyWest Airlines39468.3%20.6%1.0%
Spirit Airlines1338.5%23.1%7.7%

Which month was most reliable for IAH to BNA?

Among qualifying IAH-to-BNA month results, February 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 87.0% of 115 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 59.3% across 118 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202511859.3%29.7%1.7%
August 202511670.7%19.0%0.0%
September 202510981.7%8.3%0.0%
October 202510875.0%17.6%0.0%
November 202510268.6%14.7%0.0%
December 202511774.4%17.1%0.0%
January 202610182.2%6.9%5.9%
February 202611587.0%9.6%0.0%
March 202614269.0%15.5%1.4%
April 202613564.4%23.7%0.0%
May 202611167.6%18.9%0.0%
June 202613162.6%24.4%0.0%

What drove IAH to BNA delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded IAH-to-BNA delay category, accounting for 34.5% of 25,289 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline30.6%
Late aircraft34.5%
National airspace25.0%
Weather9.8%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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