Best Time to Fly PVD to BNA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Rhode Island Tf Green International → Nashville International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
380 flights were scheduled from Providence (PVD) to Nashville (BNA) 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%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (88% on time) and November the worst month (70%).
The cancellation rate was 1.3% (US average 1.8%).
PVD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 82.0% | 57 min | 1.3% | 380 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PVD to BNA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 513 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 8 | |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 26 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 22 | |
| 10am–11am | 84.7% | 0.0% | 85 |
| 11am–12pm | 97.6% | 0.0% | 42 |
| 12pm–1pm | 87.5% | 2.8% | 108 |
| 1pm–2pm | 69.4% | 0.9% | 109 |
| 2pm–3pm | 82.9% | 2.8% | 36 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 25 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 24 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 16 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 7 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PVD 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) | Limited data | 7 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 15 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 78.9% | -5.9 pts | 0.8% | 125 |
| All other days | 84.7% | — | 1.4% | 366 |
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).