Which airline is most reliable for MSP (Minneapolis) to BNA (Nashville)?

The most reliable airline on the MSP to BNA route is Delta Air Lines, with an on-time arrival rate of 84%.

How often are flights delayed from MSP to BNA?

About 17% of flights from MSP to BNA experience delays. 83% arrive on time.

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

When flights from MSP to BNA are delayed, the average delay is approximately 54 minutes.

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

With 83% of MSP to BNA flights arriving on time and an average delay of 54 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at BNA is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

MSP → BNA

MSP (Minneapolis) to BNA (Nashville)

MSP (Minneapolis) to BNA (Nashville) flights arrive on time 83% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 84%. The average delay is 54 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 83% 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 84% on time vs SkyWest Airlines at 56%.

Airline Comparison

Delta Air Lines leads at 84% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 56%.

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Good to know

Departing from MSP

83% on time

Expect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. MSP has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~23 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at BNA

79% on time

When flights into BNA are late, the average delay is 65 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at BNA: 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.