Route on-time record

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

Fort Lauderdale (Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport) to Nashville (Nashville International Airport). 2,169 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 73% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.7% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Spirit 189 at 6:00 AM.

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FLL → BNA

Fort Lauderdale to Nashville: 2,169 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

73%

Cancelled

1.7%

avg delay 17 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

90% on time vs 58% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

Allegiant

74% chance on time

Check FLL to BNA fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $168 (Allegiant 330 on 2026-10-22). 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 · Spirit 189
6:00 AM → 7:25 AM2h 25m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-11.
86%
chance on time
On time (history)
93%
Cancelled
3.6%
Avg arrival delay
2 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (27 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 58%).
- Departs outside FLL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 70% of its 20 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (27 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 27 flights
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#2 · Southwest 4622
8:25 AM → 9:55 AM2h 30m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-04.
83%
chance on time
On time (history)
100%
Cancelled
7.7%
Avg arrival delay
1 min
- Arrived on time 100% of the time (12 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 58%).
- Departs outside FLL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 70% of its 20 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (12 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 12 flights
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#3 · Southwest 3071
9:30 AM → 10:55 AM2h 25m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
83%
chance on time
On time (history)
81%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
10 min
- Arrived on time 81% of the time (54 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 54 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside FLL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 70% of its 20 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (54 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 54 flights
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#4 · Southwest 900
11:55 AM → 1:30 PM2h 35m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
80%
chance on time
On time (history)
78%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
7 min
- Arrived on time 78% of the time (23 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside FLL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 70% of its 20 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.
- Short track record (23 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 23 flights
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#5 · Southwest 1083
8:55 AM → 10:25 AM2h 30m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
80%
chance on time
On time (history)
80%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
11 min
- Arrived on time 80% of the time (20 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 58%).
- Departs outside FLL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 70% of its 20 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (20 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 20 flights
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#6 · Spirit 979
7:15 AM → 8:35 AM2h 20m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-01.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
75%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
11 min
- Arrived on time 75% of the time (16 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 58%).
- Departs outside FLL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 70% of its 20 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (16 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 16 flights
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#7 · Southwest 3711
2:05 PM → 3:35 PM2h 30m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
73%
chance on time
On time (history)
88%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
5 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside FLL's trouble window: 70% of its 20 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.
- Short track record (8 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 8 flights
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#8 · Southwest 3928
6:20 PM → 7:50 PM2h 30m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30.
72%
chance on time
On time (history)
88%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
7 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside FLL's trouble window: 70% of its 20 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- Short track record (8 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 8 flights
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#9 · Spirit 1839
10:05 PM → 11:24 PM2h 19m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-01.
71%
chance on time
On time (history)
100%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
2 min
- Arrived on time 100% of the time (13 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside FLL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 70% of its 20 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (13 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 13 flights
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#10 · Southwest 1989
7:15 PM → 8:50 PM2h 35m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-29.
69%
chance on time
On time (history)
64%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
17 min
- Arrived on time 64% of the time (39 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 39 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside FLL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 70% of its 20 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 52% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 39 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Allegiant Air74%
96 flights · 76% on time as flown · 1.4% cancel
Southwest Airlines73%
1,399 flights · 73% on time as flown · 0.8% cancel
Spirit Airlines69%
674 flights · 72% on time as flown · 3.3% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM90%
559 flights · avg delay 6 min
9 AM to noon85%
367 flights · avg delay 8 min
Noon to 3 PM62%
298 flights · avg delay 27 min
3 to 6 PM58%
275 flights · avg delay 27 min
6 to 9 PM65%
510 flights · avg delay 21 min
After 9 PM59%
160 flights · avg delay 30 min

Best day: Wednesday (82%). Worst: Sunday (67%).

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 aircraft40%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)33%
Air traffic control and airport volume24%
Severe weather3%

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

FLL to BNA questions

What time of day is best to fly FLL to BNA?: Before 9 AM: 90% of flights arrived on time, against 58% for departures 3 to 6 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 FLL to BNA?: Allegiant, with a season-adjusted 74% chance of operating and arriving on time over 96 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 FLL to BNA?: June (65% on time); the best was September (81%), 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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