Best Time to Fly BNA to EWR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Nashville International → Newark Liberty International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,877 flights were scheduled from Nashville (BNA) to Newark (EWR) in the last 12 months, and 75.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.6 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, United Airlines led with 75.8% on time and Spirit Airlines was last with 57.1%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (81% on time) and July the worst month (63%).
The cancellation rate was 2.9% (US average 1.8%).
BNA to EWR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 75.8% | 86 min | 2.2% | 1,425 |
| Republic Airways | 75.3% | 65 min | 5.9% | 388 |
| Spirit Airlines | 57.1% | 89 min | 1.6% | 64 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BNA to EWR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,811 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 91.0% | 1.3% | 383 |
| 7am–8am | 86.8% | 1.1% | 462 |
| 8am–9am | 85.2% | 1.5% | 336 |
| 9am–10am | 85.9% | 0.6% | 179 |
| 10am–11am | 82.2% | 0.9% | 323 |
| 11am–12pm | 77.1% | 2.3% | 87 |
| 12pm–1pm | 82.9% | 2.6% | 114 |
| 1pm–2pm | 67.3% | 5.6% | 215 |
| 2pm–3pm | 68.5% | 1.9% | 264 |
| 3pm–4pm | 67.6% | 4.2% | 262 |
| 4pm–5pm | 60.8% | 6.3% | 158 |
| 5pm–6pm | 45.8% | 6.4% | 78 |
| 6pm–7pm | 57.4% | 5.1% | 178 |
| 7pm–8pm | 60.8% | 4.3% | 517 |
| 8pm–9pm | 73.9% | 6.8% | 148 |
| 9pm–10pm | 71.2% | 2.8% | 107 |
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 EWR
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) | 70.7% | -6.2 pts | 0.0% | 75 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 77.8% | +0.9 pts | 2.3% | 129 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 66.9% | -10.0 pts | 4.9% | 675 |
| All other days | 76.9% | — | 2.6% | 2,932 |
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).