DFW (Dallas) to BNA (Nashville) flights arrive on time 67% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is PSA Airlines at 80%. The average delay is 76 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated April 2026.DFW → BNA
DFW (Dallas) to BNA (Nashville)
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 67% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
PSA Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 80% on time vs SkyWest Airlines at 62%.
Airline Comparison
PSA Airlines leads at 80% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 62%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from DFW
77% on timeExpect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. DFW has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~22 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
DFW cancels 2.5% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.
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 ~19 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated April 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.