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

Los Angeles, CA (LAX) to Nashville, TN (BNA) flight delay odds

80.5% of 2,320 official scheduled LAX-to-BNA flights arrived on time; 10.1% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.1% 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 SIGNALLower disruption
80.5%arrived on time
10.1%30+ min late
1.1%cancelled
2,320scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late4.9%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.2%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+3.9 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for LAX to BNA?

Among qualifying LAX-to-BNA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 90.8% of 643 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 71.9% across 395 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning64390.8%3.6%1.4%
Late morning60472.4%15.9%1.2%
Afternoon39571.9%12.9%1.0%
Evening26281.7%11.5%0.8%
Night41683.9%8.2%0.7%

Which weekday was most reliable for LAX to BNA?

Among qualifying LAX-to-BNA weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 85.7% of 314 flights. Sunday was lowest at 75.2% across 359 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday35482.2%9.0%1.1%
Tuesday31583.2%9.5%0.3%
Wednesday31485.7%6.4%0.3%
Thursday33579.1%11.6%0.6%
Friday35680.3%10.1%0.6%
Saturday28778.4%11.1%2.8%
Sunday35975.2%12.5%1.9%

Which airline was most reliable for LAX to BNA?

Among qualifying LAX-to-BNA airline results, Spirit Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 87.0% of 69 flights. American Airlines was lowest at 74.6% across 414 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines92878.9%8.8%0.8%
Delta Air Lines90984.4%8.6%1.5%
American Airlines41474.6%16.9%0.7%
Spirit Airlines6987.0%5.8%1.4%

Which month was most reliable for LAX to BNA?

Among qualifying LAX-to-BNA month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 92.0% of 188 flights. March 2026 was lowest at 72.0% across 200 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202519981.4%10.1%1.5%
August 202518890.4%5.3%0.5%
September 202518892.0%4.3%0.5%
October 202520981.8%10.5%0.5%
November 202517677.8%13.1%0.6%
December 202519584.1%10.3%0.5%
January 202616478.7%7.3%6.1%
February 202615279.6%9.9%0.7%
March 202620072.0%13.0%2.5%
April 202620179.1%11.4%0.5%
May 202621672.2%13.4%0.0%
June 202623278.4%11.2%0.0%

What drove LAX to BNA delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded LAX-to-BNA delay category, accounting for 45.6% of 26,858 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline45.6%
Late aircraft40.5%
National airspace13.9%
Weather0.0%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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