Best Time to Fly BNA to JFK: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Nashville International → John F. Kennedy International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 77.7% of Nashville (BNA) to New York (JFK) flights arrived on time (1,439 scheduled flights). That is in line with the national average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 78.2%, while JetBlue trailed at 76.8%.
September has been the best month (86% on time) and Thursday the weakest day of the week (73%).
4.1% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
BNA to JFK on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 78.2% | 65 min | 3.1% | 898 |
| JetBlue | 76.8% | 66 min | 5.7% | 541 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BNA to JFK
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,406 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 5 | |
| 6am–7am | 81.6% | 4.5% | 336 |
| 7am–8am | 91.3% | 0.8% | 256 |
| 8am–9am | 89.3% | 1.4% | 278 |
| 9am–10am | 89.5% | 0.8% | 126 |
| 10am–11am | 81.7% | 1.1% | 360 |
| 11am–12pm | 82.5% | 2.1% | 572 |
| 12pm–1pm | 80.4% | 3.9% | 257 |
| 1pm–2pm | 69.8% | 2.6% | 304 |
| 2pm–3pm | 80.3% | 2.1% | 238 |
| 3pm–4pm | 52.9% | 5.4% | 222 |
| 4pm–5pm | 55.8% | 14.8% | 101 |
| 5pm–6pm | 69.1% | 4.2% | 260 |
| 6pm–7pm | 52.6% | 15.6% | 45 |
| 7pm–8pm | 45.2% | 8.7% | 46 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on BNA to JFK
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 76.7% | -3.6 pts | 1.4% | 74 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 68.5% | -11.8 pts | 3.1% | 128 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 66.1% | -14.2 pts | 10.6% | 493 |
| All other days | 80.3% | — | 1.9% | 2,711 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).