Best Time to Fly BDL to BNA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Bradley International → Nashville International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
390 flights were scheduled from Hartford (BDL) to Nashville (BNA) in the last 12 months, and 85.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.3 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (88% on time) and July the worst month (76%).
The cancellation rate was 1.0% (US average 1.8%).
BDL to BNA on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 84.6% | 44 min | 1.1% | 375 |
| Spirit Airlines | Limited data | 15 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BDL to BNA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 766 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 7 | |
| 8am–9am | 97.1% | 0.0% | 34 |
| 9am–10am | 95.9% | 3.9% | 51 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 11am–12pm | 89.9% | 0.0% | 159 |
| 12pm–1pm | 82.0% | 1.7% | 120 |
| 1pm–2pm | 85.0% | 0.0% | 93 |
| 2pm–3pm | 83.5% | 0.0% | 103 |
| 3pm–4pm | 78.9% | 0.0% | 91 |
| 4pm–5pm | 78.7% | 0.0% | 61 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 29 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 9 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 7 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on BDL to BNA
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 16 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 75.8% | -12.3 pts | 0.0% | 33 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 71.4% | -16.6 pts | 0.0% | 126 |
| All other days | 88.0% | — | 0.7% | 591 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).