Best Time to Fly BNA to ALB: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Nashville International → Albany International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
436 flights were scheduled from Nashville (BNA) to Albany (ALB) in the last 12 months, and 82.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.7 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 84.9%, while Allegiant Air trailed at 69.0%.
September has been the best month (98% on time) and Wednesday the weakest day of the week (81%).
0.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
BNA to ALB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 84.9% | 40 min | 0.3% | 365 |
| Allegiant Air | 69.0% | 61 min | 0.0% | 71 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BNA to ALB
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 614 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 13 | |
| 7am–8am | 93.5% | 0.0% | 62 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 12 | |
| 10am–11am | 95.2% | 0.0% | 42 |
| 11am–12pm | 83.5% | 0.6% | 159 |
| 12pm–1pm | 86.2% | 1.4% | 140 |
| 1pm–2pm | 86.0% | 0.0% | 114 |
| 2pm–3pm | 80.0% | 0.0% | 45 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 23 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 1 | |
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 ALB
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) | Limited data | 13 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 29 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.9% | -10.9 pts | 0.7% | 146 |
| All other days | 86.8% | — | 0.5% | 426 |
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).