CLE (Cleveland) to BNA (Nashville) flights arrive on time 86% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 86%. The average delay is 53 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.CLE → BNA
CLE (Cleveland) to BNA (Nashville)
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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.
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Southwest Airlines edges out Frontier Airlines on this route — 86% vs 81% on time.
Airline Comparison
Southwest Airlines leads at 86% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 81%.
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Good to know
Departing from CLE
81% on timeExpect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. CLE has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~15 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at BNA
80% on timeWhen flights into BNA are late, the average delay is 64 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at BNA: TSA is ~21 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.