BNA (Nashville) to ATL (Atlanta) flights arrive on time 86% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 88%. The average delay is 66 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated July 2026.BNA → ATL
BNA (Nashville) to ATL (Atlanta)
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This route is usually on time. About 86% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Delta Air Lines edges out Southwest Airlines on this route — 88% vs 79% on time.
Airline Comparison
Delta Air Lines leads at 88% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 79%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from BNA
79% on timeExpect ~16 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. BNA has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~10 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at ATL
80% on timeWhen flights into ATL are late, the average delay is 72 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at ATL: TSA is ~30 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated July 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.