Which airline is most reliable for ATL (Atlanta) to BNA (Nashville)?

The most reliable airline on the ATL to BNA route is Southwest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 83%.

How often are flights delayed from ATL to BNA?

About 17% of flights from ATL to BNA experience delays. 83% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on ATL to BNA flights?

When flights from ATL to BNA are delayed, the average delay is approximately 56 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a ATL to BNA flight?

With 83% of ATL to BNA flights arriving on time and an average delay of 56 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at BNA is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

ATL → BNA

ATL (Atlanta) to BNA (Nashville)

ATL (Atlanta) to BNA (Nashville) flights arrive on time 83% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 83%. The average delay is 56 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated April 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 83% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Southwest Airlines leads slightly at 83% vs Delta Air Lines at 83%.

Airline Comparison

Southwest Airlines leads at 83% on time; Delta Air Lines trails at 83%.

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Good to know

Departing from ATL

83% on time

Expect ~16 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. ATL has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~29 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at BNA

80% on time

When flights into BNA are late, the average delay is 64 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at BNA: TSA is ~14 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated April 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.