Best Time to Fly AUS to BNA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Austin - Bergstrom International → Nashville International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
3,001 flights were scheduled from Austin (AUS) to Nashville (BNA) in the last 12 months, and 75.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.0 points below the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 76.0%, while Southwest Airlines trailed at 75.5%.
January has been the best month (89% on time) and Thursday the weakest day of the week (76%).
0.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
AUS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 76.0% | 92 min | 0.5% | 1,009 |
| Southwest Airlines | 75.5% | 49 min | 0.7% | 1,992 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly AUS to BNA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 6,136 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 6am–7am | 97.0% | 0.3% | 363 |
| 7am–8am | 90.3% | 0.6% | 727 |
| 8am–9am | 89.0% | 0.3% | 572 |
| 9am–10am | 90.5% | 0.0% | 379 |
| 10am–11am | 90.2% | 0.8% | 134 |
| 11am–12pm | 83.2% | 1.4% | 213 |
| 12pm–1pm | 83.1% | 1.2% | 246 |
| 1pm–2pm | 77.1% | 0.4% | 483 |
| 2pm–3pm | 70.1% | 0.7% | 421 |
| 3pm–4pm | 74.6% | 0.9% | 682 |
| 4pm–5pm | 57.6% | 0.0% | 297 |
| 5pm–6pm | 60.6% | 0.3% | 283 |
| 6pm–7pm | 63.6% | 1.6% | 191 |
| 7pm–8pm | 74.0% | 0.6% | 783 |
| 8pm–9pm | 67.8% | 1.3% | 152 |
| 9pm–10pm | 68.2% | 1.9% | 157 |
| 10pm–11pm | 64.7% | 0.0% | 51 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on AUS 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) | 73.7% | -6.8 pts | 0.0% | 114 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 78.2% | -2.2 pts | 0.4% | 249 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 71.0% | -9.5 pts | 0.1% | 1,004 |
| All other days | 80.5% | — | 0.8% | 4,769 |
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).