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Route · BNA → AUS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Nashville to Austin

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), BNA to AUS (Nashville to Austin) ranks #712 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.2%
On-time
+3.2 pts
vs US avg
61 min
Delay when late
13,885
Flights
#712 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.5%

Best Month

Nov 2024 92%

Worst Month

May 2024 69%

Distance

756 mi

Carriers

15

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 251 52 0 0 WN,OO
Nov 2025 243 48 0 1 OO,WN
Oct 2025 284 54 0 1 OO,WN
Sep 2025 228 22 0 0 WN,OO
Aug 2025 234 47 0 0 OO,WN
Jul 2025 251 66 0 1 OO,WN
Jun 2025 251 58 0 1 OO,WN
May 2025 276 73 2 1 OO,WN
Apr 2025 270 49 4 0 OO,WN
Mar 2025 275 31 1 2 OO,WN
Feb 2025 219 38 1 0 OO,WN
Jan 2025 245 55 7 0 OO,WN
Dec 2024 261 35 0 0 OO,WN
Nov 2024 252 20 0 1 OO,MQ,WN
Oct 2024 309 38 1 1 MQ,OO,WN,DL
Sep 2024 264 41 2 0 WN,OO,MQ
Aug 2024 278 51 0 1 MQ,WN,OO
Jul 2024 309 96 0 0 MQ,OO,WN
Jun 2024 301 65 0 1 MQ,OO,WN
May 2024 319 100 3 0 MQ,OO,WN
Apr 2024 246 55 0 0 MQ,OO,WN
Mar 2024 186 36 0 0 MQ,WN
Feb 2024 156 19 0 1 MQ,OO,WN
Jan 2024 184 42 11 2 MQ,WN,OO

BNA–AUS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (88.1%) · weakest: July (77.6%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81.3%

Strongest calendar month

September

88.1% on-time · ~202 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~224 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

77.6% on-time · ~209 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.5%

32 of 6,092 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

14 of 6,092 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

BNA - Nashville

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Nashville, TN.

BNA on-time profile

AUS - Austin

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Austin, TX.

AUS on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See BNA and AUS side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare BNA vs AUS

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among BNA departures

From BNA, this corridor sits with 52 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 61 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (6 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 3 below 75%). Destination: Austin · fleet on-time rank #2253 of 4927.

What the Data Says About BNA to AUS

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Nashville to Austin (BNA to AUS) running a 82.2% on-time rate over 13,885 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 61.3 minutes. The 756-mile corridor is served by 15 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.5% of 6,092 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 69% - a 23-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, BNA–AUS peaks in September at 88.1% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~224 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 77.6%, a 10.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does BNA to AUS rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, BNA to AUS ranks #712 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from BNA to AUS? ▼
Flights from Nashville to Austin have a 82.2% on-time rate based on 13,885 flights. The average delay is 61.3 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BNA to AUS? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (32 of 6,092 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BNA to AUS? ▼
The flight distance from Nashville (BNA) to Austin (AUS) is approximately 756 miles. This route is served by 15 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from BNA to AUS? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (69% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

BNA Airport

Nashville
AUS Airport

Austin
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.

Using BNA–AUS data

BNA–AUS runs 3.2 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare BNA and AUS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. BNA airport
  • If your dates flex, September (88.1% on-time) beats July (77.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.2% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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