Best Time to Fly BNA to SJC: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Nashville International → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
246 flights were scheduled from Nashville (BNA) to San Jose (SJC) in the last 12 months, and 59.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 18.0 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Thursday was the most reliable day (74% on time) and July the worst month (47%).
The cancellation rate was 0.4% (US average 1.8%).
BNA to SJC 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 | 59.6% | 48 min | 0.4% | 246 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BNA to SJC
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 486 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 7 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 74.7% | 1.2% | 84 |
| 1pm–2pm | 74.5% | 0.0% | 47 |
| 2pm–3pm | 64.9% | 0.0% | 57 |
| 3pm–4pm | 69.0% | 0.0% | 116 |
| 4pm–5pm | 60.3% | 0.0% | 73 |
| 5pm–6pm | 58.3% | 0.0% | 48 |
| 6pm–7pm | 47.6% | 0.0% | 42 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 12 | |
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 SJC
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 | 26 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 48.0% | -24.0 pts | 0.0% | 125 |
| All other days | 72.0% | — | 0.3% | 322 |
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).