BNA → PHXNashville to Phoenix

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Direct flights from Nashville (BNA) to Phoenix (PHX): 14 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 25% of the last 8 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 39 minutes late. No cancellations were recorded across the 8 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 2,326 km, an estimated 3 hours 29 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Nashville and Phoenix. Updated 14 September 2026 at 12:53 UTC.

BNA Nashville smooth · +12
PHX Phoenix disrupted · +61
2,326 km · ~3h 29m est.
dep bank 05:20–20:4014x weekly
Runs rough · 2 airlines · 14x weekly · nonstop
25% on time

of the last 8 operated BNA → PHX flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is +39 min. 0 of 8 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival+39 minacross the last 8 operated legs
Flight time~3h 29mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures14x2 direct airlines on the leg

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
American AirlinesSouthwest Airlines

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
American AirlinesAA

Flights AA3086 varies daily

Southwest AirlinesWN14% on time

Flights WN635 varies daily · WN1170 08:15 Tu We · WN1869 09:05 Mo Th Fr · WN862 10:35 Sa

History

operated legs · board outcomes
09-14WN635departed+17
09-13AA3086dep +16 → arr−23
09-13WN2366arrived+2
09-13WN4369dep +75 → arr+45
09-13WN468departed+51
09-13WN635departed+24
09-13WN643departed+39
09-13WN997departed+199

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
BNANashville +12 min smooth 🌤 scattered clouds · NNE 8 kt Full BNA delay board →
PHXPhoenix +61 min disrupted 🌤 mostly cloudy · SE 7 kt Full PHX delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at BNA and PHX: 37% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +4 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Nashville to Phoenix route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop BNA to PHX flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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BNA to PHX questions

Is BNA–PHX running on time right now?

Significant delay risk. The arrival side at PHX is the weaker end, route health score 51/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on BNA–PHX?

Operators schedule morning departures around 08:15 and evening departures around 18:15 from BNA. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the PHX delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from BNA to PHX?

Great-circle distance is 2,326 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 194–229 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does BNA–PHX fly?

2 carriers operate this route, around 46 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.