Best Time to Fly TPA to BNA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Tampa International → Nashville International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,476 flights were scheduled from Tampa (TPA) to Nashville (BNA) in the last 12 months, and 75.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.4 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Envoy Air was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 75.3%, while Southwest Airlines trailed at 75.1%.
January has been the best month (82% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (71%).
1.0% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
TPA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 75.3% | 68 min | 1.1% | 715 |
| Southwest Airlines | 75.1% | 50 min | 0.9% | 1,758 |
| Spirit Airlines | Limited data | 3 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly TPA to BNA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,828 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 95.6% | 2.2% | 46 |
| 6am–7am | 97.2% | 0.6% | 182 |
| 7am–8am | 89.5% | 2.0% | 195 |
| 8am–9am | 92.4% | 1.5% | 268 |
| 9am–10am | 89.3% | 0.8% | 265 |
| 10am–11am | 85.7% | 2.2% | 272 |
| 11am–12pm | 80.6% | 1.5% | 268 |
| 12pm–1pm | 82.6% | 1.1% | 472 |
| 1pm–2pm | 70.8% | 1.3% | 156 |
| 2pm–3pm | 73.5% | 1.0% | 207 |
| 3pm–4pm | 78.5% | 2.6% | 383 |
| 4pm–5pm | 61.9% | 2.1% | 421 |
| 5pm–6pm | 69.6% | 1.4% | 429 |
| 6pm–7pm | 57.4% | 0.0% | 296 |
| 7pm–8pm | 67.9% | 2.2% | 271 |
| 8pm–9pm | 65.0% | 2.9% | 386 |
| 9pm–10pm | 64.8% | 3.1% | 223 |
| 10pm–11pm | 67.8% | 1.1% | 88 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on TPA 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) | 73.5% | -3.4 pts | 0.0% | 83 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 70.3% | -6.6 pts | 1.5% | 195 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 71.6% | -5.4 pts | 1.1% | 869 |
| All other days | 76.9% | — | 1.9% | 3,681 |
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).