Best Time to Fly EWR to BNA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Newark Liberty International → Nashville International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,876 flights were scheduled from Newark (EWR) to Nashville (BNA) in the last 12 months, and 75.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.6 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 77.9%, while United Airlines trailed at 74.3%.
February has been the best month (86% on time) and Thursday the weakest day of the week (70%).
3.0% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
EWR to BNA 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 | 77.9% | 52 min | 5.4% | 388 |
| Spirit Airlines | 75.0% | 100 min | 0.0% | 64 |
| United Airlines | 74.3% | 69 min | 2.5% | 1,424 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly EWR to BNA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,808 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 91.7% | 0.0% | 36 |
| 6am–7am | 92.3% | 1.1% | 185 |
| 7am–8am | 89.2% | 1.8% | 275 |
| 8am–9am | 84.5% | 3.7% | 107 |
| 9am–10am | 84.1% | 0.8% | 133 |
| 10am–11am | 83.2% | 3.6% | 247 |
| 11am–12pm | 82.5% | 1.1% | 261 |
| 12pm–1pm | 86.1% | 1.2% | 160 |
| 1pm–2pm | 82.9% | 4.4% | 294 |
| 2pm–3pm | 75.5% | 1.3% | 388 |
| 3pm–4pm | 72.9% | 3.0% | 267 |
| 4pm–5pm | 64.0% | 4.3% | 414 |
| 5pm–6pm | 68.9% | 0.7% | 152 |
| 6pm–7pm | 62.5% | 6.8% | 103 |
| 7pm–8pm | 68.8% | 3.6% | 166 |
| 8pm–9pm | 70.9% | 2.3% | 306 |
| 9pm–10pm | 64.5% | 3.4% | 237 |
| 10pm–11pm | 40.4% | 0.0% | 57 |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 20 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on EWR to BNA
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) | 62.7% | -15.6 pts | 0.0% | 75 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 76.8% | -1.5 pts | 3.1% | 129 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 67.9% | -10.4 pts | 5.2% | 675 |
| All other days | 78.2% | — | 2.1% | 2,929 |
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).