Tri Cities (TRI) Delays and On-Time Departures
Bristol/Johnson City/Kingsport, TN · ranked 247th of 333 airports for on-time departures
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, Bristol/Johnson City/Kingsport (TRI) had 1,483 scheduled departures and 77.7% of them left on time (US average 77.4%).
That ranks 247th of 333 US airports tracked on this site, with 2.1% of departures cancelled.
Among airlines at Bristol/Johnson City/Kingsport (TRI), Delta Air Lines left on time most often (84.1%).
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (87% on time) and April the worst month (70%).
Best time of day to fly out of Bristol/Johnson City/Kingsport (TRI)
On-time departure % by scheduled departure hour (local time), last 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 92.2% | 0.0% | 51 |
| 6am–7am | 88.8% | 2.3% | 484 |
| 7am–8am | 92.0% | 1.6% | 506 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 9 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 25 | |
| 10am–11am | 91.6% | 0.0% | 191 |
| 11am–12pm | 82.9% | 0.0% | 35 |
| 12pm–1pm | 83.3% | 0.0% | 54 |
| 1pm–2pm | 75.8% | 1.0% | 99 |
| 2pm–3pm | 73.8% | 0.0% | 65 |
| 3pm–4pm | 66.1% | 0.6% | 329 |
| 4pm–5pm | 75.0% | 1.8% | 761 |
| 5pm–6pm | 65.6% | 4.2% | 167 |
| 6pm–7pm | 76.4% | 3.5% | 57 |
| 7pm–8pm | 72.3% | 0.5% | 196 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 38.8% | 2.0% | 50 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 25 | |
Airlines at TRI ranked by on-time departures
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 departures are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On-time departures | On-time arrivals | Cancelled | Departures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 84.1% | 86.7% | 1.5% | 396 |
| Envoy Air | 83.4% | 85.1% | 2.2% | 677 |
| PSA Airlines | 75.8% | 80.0% | 8.1% | 99 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 71.8% | 71.0% | 0.0% | 124 |
| Allegiant Air | 48.1% | 45.1% | 1.1% | 187 |
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Best day to fly out of TRI
On-time departures by day, 24 months.
Best month to fly out of TRI
On-time departures by month, 24 months.
Holiday travel at Bristol/Johnson City/Kingsport (TRI)
On-time departures during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On-time departures | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 87.0% | +6.3 pts | 0.0% | 77 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.0% | -6.7 pts | 0.0% | 100 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.9% | -6.8 pts | 1.8% | 715 |
| All other days | 80.7% | — | 1.5% | 2,217 |
Monthly on-time departure trend at TRI
On-time departure % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
Routes from Bristol/Johnson City/Kingsport (TRI)
Every route from TRI with its own page, by number of flights (last 12 months, on-time arrivals).
| To | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRI → Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) | 83.8% | 3.0% | 705 |
| TRI → Atlanta (ATL) | 82.9% | 1.1% | 520 |