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Nashville (BNA) to Columbus (CMH)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 58% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 77 minutes. It was cancelled 0.0% of the time.

On-time arrivals
41.7%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
77 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
60
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 85%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 12%
  • Extreme weather 2%
  • Air traffic control & airport 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Nashville (BNA) to Jacksonville (JAX)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 8% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 77 minutes. It was cancelled 0.0% of the time.

On-time arrivals
91.5%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
77 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
59
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 72%
  • Air traffic control & airport 21%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 6%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Baltimore (BWI) to Boston (BOS)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 10% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 31 minutes. It was cancelled 7.3% of the time.

On-time arrivals
90.2%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
7.3%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
31 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
55
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 53%
  • Air traffic control & airport 47%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 0%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Nashville (BNA)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 68% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 45 minutes. It was cancelled 0.0% of the time.

On-time arrivals
32.3%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
45 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
31
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 49%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 39%
  • Air traffic control & airport 11%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Houston (HOU) to Las Vegas (LAS)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 17% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 35 minutes. It was cancelled 0.0% of the time.

On-time arrivals
82.6%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
35 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
23
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 48%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 21%
  • Air traffic control & airport 18%
  • Extreme weather 14%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Phoenix (PHX) to Austin (AUS)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 26% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 72 minutes. It was cancelled 0.0% of the time.

On-time arrivals
73.9%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
72 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
23
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 63%
  • Air traffic control & airport 20%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 16%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Austin (AUS) to San Jose (SJC)

Only 19 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
63.2%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
40 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
19
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 66%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 30%
  • Security 3%
  • Air traffic control & airport 2%
  • Extreme weather 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Birmingham (BHM) to Houston (HOU)

Only 17 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
88.2%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
28 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
17
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 90%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 10%
  • Air traffic control & airport 0%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Las Vegas (LAS) to Long Beach (LGB)

Only 17 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
58.8%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
69 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
17
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Air traffic control & airport 49%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 29%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 22%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Tampa (TPA) to Birmingham (BHM)

Only 17 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
82.4%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
28 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
17
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 57%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 34%
  • Air traffic control & airport 9%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Birmingham (BHM) to Denver (DEN)

Only 16 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
93.8%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
48 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
16
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 100%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 0%
  • Air traffic control & airport 0%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Boston (BOS) to Austin (AUS)

Only 14 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
83.3%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
14.3%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
33 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
14
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Air traffic control & airport 59%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 41%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 0%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Nashville (BNA) to Louisville (SDF)

Only 13 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
76.9%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
47 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
13
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 99%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 1%
  • Air traffic control & airport 0%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Pensacola (PNS) to St Louis (STL)

Only 12 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
83.3%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
46 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
12
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 76%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 13%
  • Air traffic control & airport 10%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Las Vegas (LAS) to Phoenix (PHX)

Only 9 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
88.9%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
29 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
9
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 53%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 47%
  • Air traffic control & airport 0%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Austin (AUS) to Nashville (BNA)

Only 8 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
37.5%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
40 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
8
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 58%
  • Air traffic control & airport 30%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 12%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Burbank (BUR) to Las Vegas (LAS)

Only 1 flight on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
100.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
—
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
1
Scheduled flights in the period

Baltimore (BWI) to San Diego (SAN)

Only 1 flight on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
0.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
91 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
1
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Air traffic control & airport 49%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 34%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 16%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Reno (RNO) to Phoenix (PHX)

Only 1 flight on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
100.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
—
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
1
Scheduled flights in the period

Tampa (TPA) to Baltimore (BWI)

Only 1 flight on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
0.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
29 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
1
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Air traffic control & airport 100%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 0%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 0%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

On-time arrivals by month
Sep 2025 Aug 2026
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MonthOn timeFlights
September 2025 79.3% 82
October 2025 71.0% 31
November 2025 96.4% 28
December 2025 86.2% 29
January 2026 87.9% 35
February 2026 89.7% 33
March 2026 66.7% 42
April 2026 50.0% 20
May 2026 38.9% 18
June 2026 32.1% 28
July 2026 46.9% 32
August 2026 89.5% 19

Source: U.S. DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time data, September 2025 – August 2026. Covers flights operated by reporting U.S. carriers. About our data

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