Best Time to Fly BNA to MSP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Nashville International → Minneapolis-St Paul International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,745 flights were scheduled from Nashville (BNA) to Minneapolis (MSP) in the last 12 months, and 82.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.4 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 85.9%, while Southwest Airlines trailed at 73.3%.
November has been the best month (92% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (82%).
1.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
BNA to MSP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 85.9% | 58 min | 1.8% | 1,215 |
| Southwest Airlines | 73.3% | 42 min | 1.1% | 530 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BNA to MSP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,374 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 94.3% | 0.0% | 35 |
| 6am–7am | 95.9% | 0.6% | 638 |
| 7am–8am | 92.9% | 3.9% | 103 |
| 8am–9am | 76.5% | 0.0% | 85 |
| 9am–10am | 84.2% | 0.0% | 38 |
| 10am–11am | 90.5% | 1.7% | 578 |
| 11am–12pm | 83.8% | 0.0% | 80 |
| 12pm–1pm | 89.9% | 1.1% | 271 |
| 1pm–2pm | 80.7% | 0.6% | 182 |
| 2pm–3pm | 72.2% | 0.0% | 90 |
| 3pm–4pm | 81.3% | 0.0% | 269 |
| 4pm–5pm | 77.2% | 0.5% | 185 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 10 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 80.3% | 0.8% | 599 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 80.4% | 0.0% | 46 |
| 9pm–10pm | 50.0% | 1.8% | 55 |
| 10pm–11pm | 60.0% | 2.9% | 103 |
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 MSP
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) | 83.9% | -3.1 pts | 0.0% | 62 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 82.2% | -4.8 pts | 4.5% | 112 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 77.0% | -10.0 pts | 0.8% | 654 |
| All other days | 87.0% | — | 0.9% | 2,546 |
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).