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

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

78.0% of 463 official scheduled RIC-to-BNA flights arrived on time; 12.7% 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
78.0%arrived on time
12.7%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 late5.6%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.5%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+7.4 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for RIC to BNA?

Among qualifying RIC-to-BNA departure window results, Afternoon had the highest on-time rate: 80.6% of 258 flights. Late morning was lowest at 80.3% across 137 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Late morning13780.3%13.1%1.5%
Afternoon25880.6%9.3%0.0%

Which weekday was most reliable for RIC to BNA?

Among qualifying RIC-to-BNA weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 92.3% of 52 flights. Monday was lowest at 64.2% across 53 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday5364.2%20.8%0.0%
Tuesday5685.7%8.9%0.0%
Wednesday5292.3%1.9%0.0%
Thursday8380.7%10.8%0.0%
Friday5275.0%13.5%0.0%
Saturday6883.8%7.4%1.5%
Sunday9968.7%21.2%1.0%

Which airline was most reliable for RIC to BNA?

Among qualifying RIC-to-BNA airline results, Allegiant Air had the highest on-time rate: 80.9% of 68 flights. Southwest Airlines was lowest at 77.5% across 395 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines39577.5%12.7%0.5%
Allegiant Air6880.9%13.2%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for RIC to BNA?

Among qualifying RIC-to-BNA month results, April 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 89.2% of 37 flights. June 2026 was lowest at 64.3% across 42 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20254075.0%12.5%0.0%
August 20254080.0%15.0%0.0%
September 20253876.3%7.9%0.0%
October 20254075.0%12.5%0.0%
November 20254381.4%11.6%0.0%
December 20254374.4%16.3%0.0%
January 20263381.8%6.1%6.1%
February 20262882.1%3.6%0.0%
March 20263571.4%22.9%0.0%
April 20263789.2%8.1%0.0%
May 20264486.4%4.5%0.0%
June 20264264.3%28.6%0.0%

What drove RIC to BNA delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded RIC-to-BNA delay category, accounting for 63.7% of 5,005 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline21.6%
Late aircraft63.7%
National airspace14.0%
Weather0.4%
Security0.3%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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