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Route on-time record

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

Nashville (Nashville International Airport) to Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport). 2,277 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 78% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.1% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Delta 891 at 7:03 AM.

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

BNA → LAX

Nashville to Los Angeles: 2,277 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

78%

Cancelled

1.1%

avg delay 15 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

91% on time vs 64% after 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Delta

84% 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 · Delta 891

    7:03 AM → 9:45 AM4h 33m nonstop

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

    92%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    93%
    Cancelled
    0.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 93% of the time (362 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 91% on time; After 9 PM: 64%).
    • Departs outside BNA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 64% of its 44 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 362 flights

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  2. #2 · American 3237

    7:30 AM → 10:03 AM4h 33m nonstop

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

    87%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    100%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    2 min
    • Arrived on time 100% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 91% on time; After 9 PM: 64%).
    • 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 (10 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 10 flights

    Find American 3237 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · Southwest 2090

    7:30 AM → 10:05 AM4h 35m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Southwest 2242; its record covers all of them.

    84%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    83%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 83% of the time (88 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 88 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 91% on time; After 9 PM: 64%).
    • Departs outside BNA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 64% of its 44 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 88 flights

    Find Southwest 2090 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · Delta 355

    3:02 PM → 5:41 PM4h 32m nonstop

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

    80%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    81%
    Cancelled
    2.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 81% of the time (345 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside BNA's trouble window: 64% of its 44 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Lands inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.

    Strong track record · 345 flights

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  5. #5 · Delta 509

    6:50 PM → 9:24 PM4h 34m nonstop

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

    78%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    75%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    16 min
    • Arrived on time 75% of the time (20 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside BNA's trouble window: 64% of its 44 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Lands inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.
    • Short track record (20 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 20 flights

    Find Delta 509 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · Delta 449

    6:30 PM → 9:17 PM4h 47m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-06.

    77%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    78%
    Cancelled
    1.9%
    Avg arrival delay
    23 min
    • Arrived on time 78% of the time (156 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside BNA's trouble window: 64% of its 44 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Lands inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.

    Moderate track record · 156 flights

    Find Delta 449 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · Southwest 2282

    10:15 PM → 1:15 AM5h 00m nonstop

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

    71%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    84%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 84% 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 (After 9 PM: 64% on time; Before 9 AM: 91%).
    • Departs outside BNA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 64% of its 44 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 32 flights

    Find Southwest 2282 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  8. #8 · American 1691

    5:08 PM → 7:54 PM4h 46m nonstop

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

    70%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    80%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    25 min
    • Arrived on time 80% of the time (30 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 30 scheduled flights.
    • Departs inside BNA's trouble window: 64% of its 44 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Lands inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.

    Limited track record · 30 flights

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  9. #9 · American 1479

    6:30 PM → 9:03 PM4h 33m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    64%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    57%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    33 min
    • Arrived on time 57% of the time (37 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 37 scheduled flights.
    • Departs inside BNA's trouble window: 64% of its 44 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Lands inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.

    Limited track record · 37 flights

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  10. #10 · Southwest 2934

    4:35 PM → 7:15 PM4h 40m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Southwest 1246; its record covers all of them.

    62%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    58%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    23 min
    • Arrived on time 58% of the time (74 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 74 scheduled flights.
    • Departs inside BNA's trouble window: 64% of its 44 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Lands inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.

    Moderate track record · 74 flights

    Find Southwest 2934 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Delta Air Lines84%

    908 flights · 85% on time as flown · 1.5% cancel

  • Spirit Airlines76%

    79 flights · 77% on time as flown · 1.2% cancel

  • Southwest Airlines72%

    906 flights · 72% on time as flown · 0.8% cancel

  • American Airlines72%

    384 flights · 71% on time as flown · 0.9% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM91%

    695 flights · avg delay 5 min

  • Noon to 3 PM79%

    163 flights · avg delay 12 min

  • 3 to 6 PM72%

    719 flights · avg delay 19 min

  • 6 to 9 PM70%

    462 flights · avg delay 23 min

  • After 9 PM64%

    209 flights · avg delay 18 min

Best day: Wednesday (83%). Worst: Sunday (73%).

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
84
F
84
M
87
A
76
M
71
J
70
J
72
A
82
S
83
O
85
N
87
D
83

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft49%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)34%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume15%
  • Severe weather2%

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

BNA to LAX questions

What time of day is best to fly BNA to LAX?
Before 9 AM: 91% of flights arrived on time, against 64% for departures after 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 BNA to LAX?
Delta, with a season-adjusted 84% chance of operating and arriving on time over 908 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 LAX?
June (70% on time); the best was November (87%), 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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