Best Time to Fly BNA to RDU: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Nashville International → Raleigh-Durham International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,214 flights were scheduled from Nashville (BNA) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) in the last 12 months, and 76.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.7 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Republic Airways led with 77.1% on time and Southwest Airlines was last with 75.1%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (86% on time) and June the worst month (65%).
The cancellation rate was 1.9% (US average 1.8%).
BNA to RDU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 77.1% | 59 min | 2.9% | 952 |
| Southwest Airlines | 75.1% | 48 min | 1.0% | 1,262 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BNA to RDU
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,307 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 84.8% | 4.3% | 185 |
| 7am–8am | 92.1% | 0.0% | 38 |
| 8am–9am | 85.8% | 0.8% | 128 |
| 9am–10am | 89.3% | 0.0% | 384 |
| 10am–11am | 91.5% | 1.5% | 333 |
| 11am–12pm | 75.0% | 0.0% | 85 |
| 12pm–1pm | 88.7% | 1.3% | 457 |
| 1pm–2pm | 75.8% | 1.9% | 309 |
| 2pm–3pm | 80.0% | 0.4% | 241 |
| 3pm–4pm | 73.6% | 1.2% | 242 |
| 4pm–5pm | 72.9% | 2.7% | 525 |
| 5pm–6pm | 67.5% | 1.8% | 392 |
| 6pm–7pm | 75.1% | 2.2% | 452 |
| 7pm–8pm | 69.8% | 0.4% | 253 |
| 8pm–9pm | 57.3% | 1.5% | 271 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 12 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on BNA to RDU
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) | 78.0% | -2.0 pts | 1.2% | 83 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 76.7% | -3.4 pts | 0.6% | 169 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 67.2% | -12.9 pts | 2.0% | 707 |
| All other days | 80.0% | — | 1.6% | 3,348 |
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).