Route on-time record

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

Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport) to Nashville (Nashville International Airport). 3,511 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 67% arrived within 15 minutes and 3.1% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Envoy 3912 at 6:00 AM.

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DFW → BNA

Dallas-Fort Worth to Nashville: 3,511 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

67%

Cancelled

3.1%

avg delay 25 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

83% on time vs 53% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Envoy

78% chance on time

Check DFW to BNA fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $148 (American 1396 on 2026-10-24). 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 · Envoy 3912 · sold as American Eagle
6:00 AM → 7:59 AM1h 59m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
86%
chance on time
On time (history)
83%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
10 min
- Arrived on time 83% of the time (72 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 72 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 83% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 53%).
- Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 72 flights
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#2 · American 1866
7:06 AM → 9:03 AM1h 57m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
84%
chance on time
On time (history)
93%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
3 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 83% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 53%).
- Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 44 flights
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#3 · American 2876
8:26 AM → 10:23 AM1h 57m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
83%
chance on time
On time (history)
93%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
3 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 83% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 53%).
- Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 44 flights
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#4 · American 2952
8:35 AM → 10:31 AM1h 56m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 2509; its record covers all of them.
82%
chance on time
On time (history)
91%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
4 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (35 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 35 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 83% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 53%).
- Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 35 flights
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#5 · American 1093
7:15 AM → 9:09 AM1h 54m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
79%
chance on time
On time (history)
83%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
9 min
- Arrived on time 83% of the time (30 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 30 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 83% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 53%).
- Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 30 flights
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#6 · American 1396
10:40 AM → 12:35 PM1h 55m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
81%
Cancelled
2.4%
Avg arrival delay
14 min
- Arrived on time 81% of the time (281 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 281 flights
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#7 · Frontier 3052
3:59 PM → 5:59 PM2h 00m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-18.
73%
chance on time
On time (history)
82%
Cancelled
3.8%
Avg arrival delay
17 min
- Arrived on time 82% of the time (76 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.8% of the time (3 of 79).
- Departs inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 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.
Moderate track record · 76 flights
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#8 · American 1859
12:44 PM → 2:40 PM1h 56m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
71%
chance on time
On time (history)
75%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
14 min
- Arrived on time 75% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 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 · 44 flights
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#9 · American 1520
9:56 AM → 11:50 AM1h 54m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
70%
chance on time
On time (history)
64%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
12 min
- Arrived on time 64% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 11 flights
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#10 · American 1475
12:33 PM → 2:29 PM1h 56m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 1100; its record covers all of them.
70%
chance on time
On time (history)
71%
Cancelled
1.6%
Avg arrival delay
23 min
- Arrived on time 71% of the time (311 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Lands inside BNA's trouble window: 64% of its 44 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Strong track record · 311 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Envoy Air (sold as American Eagle)78%
195 flights · 82% on time as flown · 1.9% cancel
Frontier Airlines71%
79 flights · 82% on time as flown · 3.3% cancel
American Airlines64%
3,146 flights · 66% on time as flown · 3.1% cancel
PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)63%
62 flights · 66% on time as flown · 4.1% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM83%
684 flights · avg delay 10 min
9 AM to noon79%
442 flights · avg delay 14 min
Noon to 3 PM66%
683 flights · avg delay 26 min
3 to 6 PM58%
712 flights · avg delay 33 min
6 to 9 PM53%
560 flights · avg delay 37 min
After 9 PM61%
430 flights · avg delay 31 min

Best day: Tuesday (74%). Worst: Thursday (66%).

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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

Late-arriving aircraft50%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)32%
Air traffic control and airport volume12%
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

DFW to BNA questions

What time of day is best to fly DFW to BNA?: Before 9 AM: 83% of flights arrived on time, against 53% 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 DFW to BNA?: Envoy, with a season-adjusted 78% chance of operating and arriving on time over 195 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 DFW to BNA?: June (56% on time); the best was February (80%), 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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