Which airline is most reliable for AUS (Austin) to BNA (Nashville)?

The most reliable airline on the AUS to BNA route is Southwest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 81%.

How often are flights delayed from AUS to BNA?

About 21% of flights from AUS to BNA experience delays. 79% arrive on time.

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

When flights from AUS to BNA are delayed, the average delay is approximately 61 minutes.

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

With 79% of AUS to BNA flights arriving on time and an average delay of 61 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.

AUS → BNA

AUS (Austin) to BNA (Nashville)

AUS (Austin) to BNA (Nashville) flights arrive on time 79% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 81%. The average delay is 61 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 79% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Southwest Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 81% on time vs American Airlines at 47%.

Airline Comparison

Southwest Airlines leads at 81% on time; American Airlines trails at 47%.

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Good to know

Departing from AUS

78% on time

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

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

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Arriving at BNA

79% on time

When flights into BNA are late, the average delay is 65 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at BNA: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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