BNA (Nashville) to RIC (Richmond) flights arrive on time 83% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Allegiant Air at 93%. The average delay is 49 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.BNA → RIC
BNA (Nashville) to RIC (Richmond)
BNA → RIC on-time performance by month
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 incoming plane arriving late.
Allegiant Air edges out Southwest Airlines on this route — 93% vs 83% on time.
Airline Comparison
Allegiant Air leads at 93% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 83%.
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 RIC
80% on timeWhen flights into RIC are late, the average delay is 71 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at RIC: TSA is ~13 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.