74% of flights from Nashville to Panama City arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 7 a.m. departures ran on time 91% of the time; the 5 p.m. ones 60%. 6% 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 BNA → ECP: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 66% of the time. About 1 in 17 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 135 three hours or more; 0.6% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early74%
- 15–30 min late10%
- 30–60 min late9.2%
- 1–2 hours late4.5%
- 2–3 hours late0.6%
- 3+ hours late0.7%
- Diverted0.0%
- Cancelled0.6%
Share of all 1,082 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 | 1,082 | 74% | 0.5% | −1 min | 5.8% | +51 min | Southwest Airlines |
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 BNA). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
Last flight of the day
On BNA → ECP, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 0.5% of the time, against 0.6% for its earlier flights, about the same. It arrived 3+ hours late 1.9% of the time (earlier flights: 0.1%). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 6:50 p.m. | 0.5% | 1.9% | 0.6% | first flight 8:10 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.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: November (89%). Worst: July (65%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 149 | 72% | 0.7% |
| Tuesday | 145 | 84% | 0.0% |
| Wednesday | 144 | 80% | 0.0% |
| Thursday | 145 | 70% | 0.0% |
| Friday | 150 | 71% | 0.7% |
| Saturday | 172 | 74% | 0.6% |
| Sunday | 177 | 68% | 1.7% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 4 · airline 1 · air traffic/airport 1
Month by month
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Nashville or Panama City. BNA → VPS has been 6 points more reliable.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNA → ECP (this route) | 1,082 | 74% | 0.5% |
| BNA → VPS Nashville to Destin-Fort Walton Beach | 823 | 80% | 0.2% |
Questions
How often are flights from BNA to ECP on time?
74% of 1,082 scheduled flights from Nashville, TN to Panama City, FL arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.5% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly BNA to ECP?
Flights scheduled to leave at 7 a.m. were the most reliable (91% on time). The 5 p.m. departures were the least (60%).
What month has the most delays from BNA to ECP?
July (65% on time). The best month is November (89%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from BNA to ECP more likely to be cancelled?
Not much. Each airline's last BNA–ECP flight of the day was cancelled 0.5% of the time over the past year, against 0.6% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- ECP → BNA (return)
- Nashville (BNA) delays by hour
- Flights into Northwest Florida Beaches (ECP)
- Southwest Airlines 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.