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Route on-time record

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

Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) to Nashville (Nashville International Airport). 2,280 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 82% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.2% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Delta 768 at 7:00 AM.

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

LAX → BNA

Los Angeles to Nashville: 2,280 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

82%

Cancelled

1.2%

avg delay 13 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

92% on time vs 68% noon to 3 PM

Most reliable airline

Delta

83% 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 768

    7:00 AM → 12:48 PM3h 58m nonstop

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

    90%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    92%
    Cancelled
    2.5%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 92% of the time (342 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 68%).
    • Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 342 flights

    Find Delta 768 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Southwest 2232

    5:00 AM → 10:55 AM3h 55m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Southwest 1171; its record covers all of them.

    88%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    87%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 87% of the time (83 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 83 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 68%).
    • Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 83 flights

    Find Southwest 2232 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · American 2149

    11:59 PM → 6:08 AM4h 09m nonstop

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

    81%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    100%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    2 min
    • Arrived on time 100% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 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

    Find American 2149 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · Delta 858

    6:10 PM → 11:56 PM3h 55m nonstop

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

    80%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    82%
    Cancelled
    1.9%
    Avg arrival delay
    14 min
    • Arrived on time 82% of the time (308 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.

    Strong track record · 308 flights

    Find Delta 858 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · Southwest 2835

    11:30 PM → 5:20 AM3h 50m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Southwest 3694; its record covers all of them.

    78%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    72%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    13 min
    • Arrived on time 72% of the time (87 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 87 scheduled flights.
    • Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 87 flights

    Find Southwest 2835 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · Delta 449

    11:35 AM → 5:25 PM3h 58m nonstop

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

    78%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    78%
    Cancelled
    0.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    13 min
    • Arrived on time 78% of the time (224 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 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 · 224 flights

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  7. #7 · American 1862

    10:38 AM → 4:43 PM4h 05m nonstop

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

    75%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    75%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    18 min
    • Arrived on time 75% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
    • Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 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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  8. #8 · American 1484

    10:51 AM → 5:03 PM4h 12m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 2730; its record covers all of them.

    72%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    71%
    Cancelled
    1.2%
    Avg arrival delay
    39 min
    • Arrived on time 71% of the time (171 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 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.
    • 62% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 171 flights

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  9. #9 · Southwest 3693

    1:35 PM → 7:30 PM3h 55m nonstop

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

    71%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    61%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    19 min
    • Arrived on time 61% of the time (33 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 33 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 68% on time; Before 9 AM: 92%).
    • Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 33 flights

    Find Southwest 3693 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  10. #10 · Southwest 2834

    1:00 PM → 6:55 PM3h 55m nonstop

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

    63%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    44%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    19 min
    • Arrived on time 44% of the time (45 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 46 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 68% on time; Before 9 AM: 92%).
    • Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 45 flights

    Find Southwest 2834 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Delta Air Lines83%

    908 flights · 85% on time as flown · 1.7% cancel

  • Spirit Airlines83%

    80 flights · 89% on time as flown · 1.2% cancel

  • Southwest Airlines81%

    907 flights · 81% on time as flown · 0.9% cancel

  • American Airlines76%

    385 flights · 76% on time as flown · 0.9% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM92%

    646 flights · avg delay 5 min

  • 9 AM to noon76%

    608 flights · avg delay 23 min

  • Noon to 3 PM68%

    265 flights · avg delay 15 min

  • 3 to 6 PM89%

    179 flights · avg delay 9 min

  • 6 to 9 PM77%

    195 flights · avg delay 19 min

  • After 9 PM85%

    387 flights · avg delay 7 min

Best day: Wednesday (86%). Worst: Sunday (80%).

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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.

J
85
F
84
M
80
A
81
M
78
J
78
J
81
A
85
S
89
O
85
N
85
D
82

What delays this route

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)43%
  • Late-arriving aircraft42%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume15%

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

LAX to BNA questions

What time of day is best to fly LAX to BNA?
Before 9 AM: 92% of flights arrived on time, against 68% for departures noon to 3 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 LAX to BNA?
Delta, with a season-adjusted 83% 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 LAX to BNA?
June (78% on time); the best was September (89%), 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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