Route on-time record

ATL to BNA: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Atlanta (Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport) to Nashville (Nashville International Airport). 4,226 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 80% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.8% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Southwest 204 at 10:45 AM.

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ATL → BNA

Atlanta to Nashville: 4,226 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

80%

Cancelled

1.8%

avg delay 12 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

93% on time vs 70% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Southwest

80% chance on time

Check ATL to BNA fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $256 (Southwest 196 on 2026-10-23). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

#1 · Southwest 204
10:45 AM → 10:55 AM1h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
91%
chance on time
On time (history)
95%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
6 min
- Arrived on time 95% of the time (55 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 55 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (55 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 55 flights
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#2 · Southwest 247
9:50 AM → 10:05 AM1h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
90%
chance on time
On time (history)
94%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
3 min
- Arrived on time 94% of the time (33 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 33 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (33 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 33 flights
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#3 · Delta 3069
8:25 AM → 8:35 AM1h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
90%
chance on time
On time (history)
93%
Cancelled
2.8%
Avg arrival delay
5 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (314 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 93% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 70%).
- Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 314 flights
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#4 · Delta 2867
11:28 AM → 11:37 AM1h 09m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
89%
chance on time
On time (history)
96%
Cancelled
2.2%
Avg arrival delay
2 min
- Arrived on time 96% of the time (45 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (45 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 45 flights
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#5 · Delta 2250
7:25 AM → 7:37 AM1h 12m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-29. Same departure also flew as Delta 1084; its record covers all of them.
88%
chance on time
On time (history)
98%
Cancelled
13.7%
Avg arrival delay
1 min
- Arrived on time 98% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 13.7% of the time (7 of 51).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 93% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 70%).
- Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 44 flights
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#6 · Delta 3130
1:40 PM → 1:47 PM1h 07m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-06.
86%
chance on time
On time (history)
94%
Cancelled
3.7%
Avg arrival delay
3 min
- Arrived on time 94% of the time (52 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.7% of the time (2 of 54).
- Departs inside ATL's trouble window: 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- Lands inside BNA's trouble window: 64% of its 44 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Limited track record · 52 flights
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#7 · Delta 1155
10:05 AM → 10:17 AM1h 14m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
85%
chance on time
On time (history)
88%
Cancelled
2.8%
Avg arrival delay
7 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (138 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 138 flights
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#8 · Southwest 205
3:30 PM → 3:40 PM1h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-29.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
82%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
8 min
- Arrived on time 82% of the time (39 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 39 scheduled flights.
- Departs inside ATL's trouble window: 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- Lands inside BNA's trouble window: 64% of its 44 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Limited track record · 39 flights
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#9 · Delta 3121
11:11 PM → 11:11 PM1h 11m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
82%
Cancelled
5.4%
Avg arrival delay
13 min
- Arrived on time 82% of the time (158 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 5.4% of the time (9 of 167).
- Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 158 flights
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#10 · Southwest 2257
2:55 PM → 3:05 PM1h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-01.
77%
chance on time
On time (history)
63%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
22 min
- Arrived on time 63% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside ATL's trouble window: 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- Lands inside BNA's trouble window: 64% of its 44 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- 54% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 8 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Southwest Airlines80%
866 flights · 81% on time as flown · 0.7% cancel
Delta Air Lines78%
3,360 flights · 80% on time as flown · 2.1% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

Before 9 AM93%
541 flights · avg delay 5 min
9 AM to noon89%
828 flights · avg delay 6 min
Noon to 3 PM80%
591 flights · avg delay 11 min
3 to 6 PM75%
819 flights · avg delay 15 min
6 to 9 PM70%
914 flights · avg delay 18 min
After 9 PM76%
533 flights · avg delay 16 min

Best day: Wednesday (86%). Worst: Sunday (78%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

What delays this route

Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)39%
Late-arriving aircraft31%
Air traffic control and airport volume23%
Severe weather6%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

ATL to BNA questions

What time of day is best to fly ATL to BNA?: Before 9 AM: 93% of flights arrived on time, against 70% for departures 6 to 9 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from ATL to BNA?: Southwest, with a season-adjusted 80% chance of operating and arriving on time over 866 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on ATL to BNA?: July (72% on time); the best was September (88%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?: No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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