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 85%.

How often are flights delayed from MSP to BNA?

About 16% of flights from MSP to BNA experience delays. 84% 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 55 minutes.

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

With 84% of MSP to BNA flights arriving on time and an average delay of 55 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 84% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 85%. The average delay is 55 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 84% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Delta Air Lines edges out Southwest Airlines on this route — 85% vs 79% on time.

Airline Comparison

Delta Air Lines leads at 85% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 79%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from MSP

84% on time

Expect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. MSP has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~24 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at BNA

80% on time

When 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.