Which airline is most reliable for BNA (Nashville) to SEA (Seattle)?

The most reliable airline on the BNA to SEA route is Delta Air Lines, with an on-time arrival rate of 88%.

How often are flights delayed from BNA to SEA?

About 20% of flights from BNA to SEA experience delays. 80% arrive on time.

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

When flights from BNA to SEA are delayed, the average delay is approximately 53 minutes.

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

With 80% of BNA to SEA flights arriving on time and an average delay of 53 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at SEA is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

BNA → SEA

BNA (Nashville) to SEA (Seattle)

BNA (Nashville) to SEA (Seattle) flights arrive on time 80% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 88%. The average delay is 53 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 80% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Delta Air Lines is significantly more reliable on this route at 88% on time vs Southwest Airlines at 48%.

Airline Comparison

Delta Air Lines leads at 88% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 48%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from BNA

79% on time

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

TSA is currently ~27 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at SEA

81% on time

When flights into SEA are late, the average delay is 58 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at SEA: TSA is ~27 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.