Route · ATL → BNA · 2020–2025 BTS data
Atlanta to Nashville
The ATL–BNA corridor (Atlanta, GA → Nashville, TN) runs ahead of the national average, served by 3 carriers across roughly 214 miles.
Data updated 2026-06-13
- 85.2%
- On-time
- +6.2 pts
- vs US avg
- 62 min
- Delay when late
- 22,217
- Flights
Cancelled
0.9%
Best Month
Feb 2024 94%
Worst Month
Jul 2024 67%
Distance
214 mi
Carriers
3
Monthly Performance
Recent 24 months of route data.
| Period | Flights | Delayed | Cancelled | Diverted | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 344 | 79 | 6 | 0 | DL,WN |
| Nov 2025 | 330 | 66 | 10 | 0 | DL,WN |
| Oct 2025 | 363 | 70 | 0 | 1 | WN,DL |
| Sep 2025 | 343 | 39 | 0 | 2 | WN,DL |
| Aug 2025 | 365 | 49 | 4 | 0 | WN,DL |
| Jul 2025 | 377 | 95 | 1 | 3 | WN,DL |
| Jun 2025 | 374 | 113 | 8 | 2 | DL,WN |
| May 2025 | 393 | 92 | 0 | 0 | DL,WN |
| Apr 2025 | 344 | 66 | 4 | 2 | DL,WN |
| Mar 2025 | 317 | 47 | 1 | 1 | WN,DL |
| Feb 2025 | 265 | 44 | 0 | 1 | DL,WN |
| Jan 2025 | 281 | 60 | 10 | 0 | DL,WN |
| Dec 2024 | 330 | 64 | 0 | 0 | DL,WN |
| Nov 2024 | 305 | 34 | 0 | 0 | WN,DL |
| Oct 2024 | 331 | 23 | 1 | 0 | DL,WN |
| Sep 2024 | 315 | 34 | 0 | 2 | WN,DL |
| Aug 2024 | 308 | 51 | 0 | 0 | DL,WN |
| Jul 2024 | 305 | 100 | 16 | 0 | DL,WN |
| Jun 2024 | 300 | 44 | 0 | 1 | DL,WN |
| May 2024 | 313 | 82 | 1 | 0 | 9E,DL,WN |
| Apr 2024 | 309 | 38 | 0 | 0 | DL,WN |
| Mar 2024 | 321 | 44 | 0 | 0 | DL,WN |
| Feb 2024 | 277 | 18 | 0 | 1 | DL,WN |
| Jan 2024 | 271 | 53 | 10 | 0 | DL,WN |
Cancellation Rate
0.9%
72 of 7,781 flights
Diversion Rate
0.2%
16 of 7,781 flights
Explore origin & destination
On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.
ATL - Atlanta
Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Atlanta, GA.
Origin airport →BNA - Nashville
Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Nashville, TN.
Destination airport →Compare the two airports
See ATL and BNA side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.
Open comparison tool →Similar routes
Other BTS-tracked routes with comparable performance or trip length to ATL–BNA.
Routes with a similar on-time rate
What the Data Says About ATL to BNA
Atlanta to Nashville (ATL to BNA) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 85.2% on-time rate across 22,217 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 62.0 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 214 miles and is served by 3 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 72 of 7,781 flights were cancelled (0.9%) and 16 diverted (0.2%).
The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 67% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often are flights delayed from ATL to BNA? ▼
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to BNA? ▼
How far is the flight from ATL to BNA? ▼
When is the best time to fly from ATL to BNA? ▼
Flight Guides
Tips and data-driven advice for choosing reliable routes.
Explore PlainFlights
Data source
Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.