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Route on-time record

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

Nashville (Nashville International Airport) to Albany (Albany International Airport). 436 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 88% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.5% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Southwest 1842 at 1:35 PM.

Flying on a specific date? We’ll adjust for the month, the weekday and the forecast.

BNA → ALB

Nashville to Albany: 436 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

88%

Cancelled

0.5%

avg delay 7 min

Best time to leave

9 AM to noon

93% on time vs 86% noon to 3 PM

Most reliable airline

Southwest

89% chance on time

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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. #1 · Southwest 1842

    1:35 PM → 5:00 PM2h 25m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    92%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    96%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    1 min
    • Arrived on time 96% of the time (28 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 86% on time; 9 AM to noon: 93%).
    • Departs inside BNA's trouble window: 64% of its 44 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Short track record (28 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 28 flights

    Find Southwest 1842 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Southwest 172

    11:05 AM → 2:15 PM2h 10m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-29.

    89%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    87%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 87% of the time (23 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 93% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 86%).
    • Departs outside BNA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 64% of its 44 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (23 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 23 flights

    Find Southwest 172 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · Southwest 3289

    2:50 PM → 6:00 PM2h 10m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    86%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    81%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 81% of the time (32 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 32 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 86% on time; 9 AM to noon: 93%).
    • Departs inside BNA's trouble window: 64% of its 44 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Limited track record · 32 flights

    Find Southwest 3289 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Southwest Airlines89%

    365 flights · 90% on time as flown · 0.5% cancel

  • Allegiant Air85%

    71 flights · 82% on time as flown · 0.3% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM89%

    46 flights · avg delay 4 min

  • 9 AM to noon93%

    155 flights · avg delay 4 min

  • Noon to 3 PM86%

    230 flights · avg delay 8 min

Best day: Tuesday (97%). Worst: Monday (82%).

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.

J
93
F
86
M
90
A
85
M
79
J
86
J
80
A
88
S
93
O
81
N
91
D
78

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft49%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)42%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume5%
  • Severe weather4%

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

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BNA to ALB questions

What time of day is best to fly BNA to ALB?
9 AM to noon: 93% of flights arrived on time, against 86% for departures noon to 3 PM.
Which airline is most on time from BNA to ALB?
Southwest, with a season-adjusted 89% chance of operating and arriving on time over 365 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 BNA to ALB?
December (78% on time); the best was January (93%), 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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