Best Time to Fly CLT to BNA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Charlotte Douglas International → Nashville International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
3,488 flights were scheduled from Charlotte (CLT) to Nashville (BNA) in the last 12 months, and 75.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.1 points below the US average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 80.3%, while Southwest Airlines trailed at 73.5%.
November has been the best month (83% on time) and Thursday the weakest day of the week (71%).
1.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
CLT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 80.3% | 56 min | 2.6% | 496 |
| American Airlines | 75.0% | 73 min | 1.4% | 2,210 |
| Southwest Airlines | 73.5% | 59 min | 1.6% | 746 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 11 | ||
| Spirit Airlines | Limited data | 19 | ||
| SkyWest Airlines | Limited data | 6 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CLT to BNA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 7,325 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 6am–7am | 93.7% | 0.5% | 207 |
| 7am–8am | 85.2% | 1.8% | 543 |
| 8am–9am | 86.8% | 1.1% | 260 |
| 9am–10am | 82.9% | 1.2% | 399 |
| 10am–11am | 81.5% | 1.6% | 515 |
| 11am–12pm | 83.8% | 1.6% | 684 |
| 12pm–1pm | 85.3% | 3.0% | 231 |
| 1pm–2pm | 79.2% | 0.5% | 634 |
| 2pm–3pm | 75.1% | 0.8% | 354 |
| 3pm–4pm | 67.8% | 3.0% | 400 |
| 4pm–5pm | 68.2% | 2.5% | 473 |
| 5pm–6pm | 58.1% | 2.4% | 333 |
| 6pm–7pm | 63.3% | 1.3% | 601 |
| 7pm–8pm | 67.0% | 2.3% | 214 |
| 8pm–9pm | 64.0% | 0.9% | 328 |
| 9pm–10pm | 59.0% | 0.9% | 438 |
| 10pm–11pm | 76.1% | 2.2% | 359 |
| 11pm–12am | 65.0% | 3.1% | 351 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CLT 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) | 76.3% | +0.3 pts | 0.7% | 136 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 73.7% | -2.3 pts | 0.3% | 294 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 67.2% | -8.9 pts | 1.7% | 1,257 |
| All other days | 76.0% | — | 1.8% | 5,638 |
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).