Best Time to Fly JFK to BNA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
John F. Kennedy International → Nashville International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,435 flights were scheduled from New York (JFK) to Nashville (BNA) in the last 12 months, and 75.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.4 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Republic Airways led with 76.6% on time and JetBlue was last with 72.8%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (83% on time) and July the worst month (50%).
The cancellation rate was 4.5% (US average 1.8%).
JFK 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 | 76.6% | 72 min | 3.8% | 896 |
| JetBlue | 72.8% | 58 min | 5.6% | 539 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly JFK to BNA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,404 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 6am–7am | 90.0% | 2.6% | 155 |
| 7am–8am | 84.7% | 0.0% | 86 |
| 8am–9am | 76.0% | 5.3% | 208 |
| 9am–10am | 84.2% | 1.1% | 352 |
| 10am–11am | 86.1% | 1.9% | 154 |
| 11am–12pm | 87.1% | 0.0% | 142 |
| 12pm–1pm | 83.3% | 2.2% | 319 |
| 1pm–2pm | 64.6% | 1.8% | 284 |
| 2pm–3pm | 74.1% | 1.6% | 303 |
| 3pm–4pm | 74.9% | 4.5% | 703 |
| 4pm–5pm | 50.0% | 5.7% | 70 |
| 5pm–6pm | 71.7% | 0.0% | 60 |
| 6pm–7pm | 83.2% | 4.5% | 112 |
| 7pm–8pm | 78.3% | 4.2% | 96 |
| 8pm–9pm | 57.1% | 6.2% | 179 |
| 9pm–10pm | 67.7% | 6.8% | 146 |
| 10pm–11pm | 70.0% | 6.1% | 33 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on JFK 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) | 66.2% | -13.5 pts | 1.3% | 75 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 77.4% | -2.3 pts | 2.3% | 128 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 57.5% | -22.2 pts | 10.3% | 493 |
| All other days | 79.7% | — | 1.9% | 2,708 |
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).