66% of flights from Fort Lauderdale to Nashville arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 9 a.m. departures ran on time 91% of the time; the 8 p.m. ones 47%. Most reliable airline: Southwest Airlines (68%). 12% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for FLL → BNA: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 53% of the time. About 1 in 10 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 78 three hours or more; 2.1% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early66%
- 15–30 min late10%
- 30–60 min late11%
- 1–2 hours late6.5%
- 2–3 hours late2.2%
- 3+ hours late1.3%
- Diverted0.2%
- Cancelled2.1%
Share of all 2,193 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,420 | 68% | 0.8% | 0 min | 8.0% | +53 min | Southwest Airlines |
| Spirit Airlines | 519 | 66% | 4.6% | −4 min | 13.5% | +73 min | Spirit Airlines |
| JetBlue | 162 | 58% | 6.2% | +3 min | 13.6% | +70 min | JetBlue |
| Allegiant Air | 92 | — | — | — | — | — | Allegiant Air |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at FLL). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Southwest Airlines | Spirit Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| 6 a.m. | — | 89% |
| 8 a.m. | 83% | — |
| 9 a.m. | 91% | — |
| 10 a.m. | 82% | — |
| noon | 54% | — |
| 3 p.m. | 54% | — |
| 6 p.m. | 55% | — |
| 7 p.m. | 58% | — |
Last flight of the day
On FLL → BNA, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 2.6% of the time, against 1.9% for its earlier flights (1.4× as often). It arrived 3+ hours late 1.4% of the time (earlier flights: 1.2%). It matters more than the numbers suggest. Miss an earlier flight and there's another one that evening; miss the last one and you're usually waiting until morning.
| Airline | Last departure | Last: cancelled | Last: 3h+ late | Earlier: cancelled | Next morning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlines | — | 4.5% | 1.4% | 5.1% | — |
| Southwest Airlines | 7:25 p.m. | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | first flight 9:02 a.m. |
Last flight = the airline's last scheduled departure on this route that day, on days it flies the route at least twice; past 12 months. Times are typical scheduled times over the latest three months.
If you need to be in BNA tonight, book an earlier flight so there's a backup if it's cancelled.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: September (80%). Worst: July (64%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 322 | 67% | 1.6% |
| Tuesday | 277 | 69% | 2.5% |
| Wednesday | 273 | 78% | 0.7% |
| Thursday | 359 | 69% | 1.1% |
| Friday | 317 | 61% | 1.6% |
| Saturday | 299 | 67% | 3.0% |
| Sunday | 346 | 57% | 4.0% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 23 · airline 17 · air traffic/airport 6
Month by month
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2026 | 8 | 0% | 1 |
| Jan 25, 2026 | 7 | 0% | 6 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 7 | 0% | 0 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 6 | 0% | 2 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 6 | 0% | 0 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Fort Lauderdale or Nashville. None has been clearly more reliable than FLL → BNA.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLL → BNA (this route) | 2,193 | 66% | 2.1% |
| MIA → BNA Miami to Nashville | 2,533 | 69% | 1.2% |
Questions
How often are flights from FLL to BNA on time?
66% of 2,193 scheduled flights from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Nashville, TN arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 2.1% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly FLL to BNA?
Flights scheduled to leave at 9 a.m. were the most reliable (91% on time). The 8 p.m. departures were the least (47%).
Which airline is most on time from FLL to BNA?
Southwest Airlines: 68% of its 1,420 flights on the route arrived on time. Spirit Airlines: 66%. JetBlue: 58%.
What month has the most delays from FLL to BNA?
July (64% on time). The best month is September (80%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from FLL to BNA more likely to be cancelled?
Yes. Each airline's last FLL–BNA flight of the day was cancelled 2.6% of the time over the past year, against 1.9% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- BNA → FLL (return)
- Fort Lauderdale (FLL) delays by hour
- Flights into Nashville (BNA)
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
- Spirit Airlines on-time record
- JetBlue on-time record
- Allegiant Air on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.