BNA (Nashville) to PHL (Philadelphia) flights arrive on time 76% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Republic Airways at 84%. The average delay is 79 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.BNA → PHL
BNA (Nashville) to PHL (Philadelphia)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 76% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
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Republic Airways edges out Frontier Airlines on this route — 84% vs 72% on time.
Airline Comparison
Republic Airways leads at 84% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 72%.
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Good to know
Departing from BNA
80% on timeExpect ~16 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. BNA has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~21 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at PHL
79% on timeWhen flights into PHL are late, the average delay is 79 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at PHL: TSA is ~31 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated May 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.