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Route · BNA → DEN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Nashville to Denver

The BNA–DEN corridor (Nashville, TN → Denver, CO) runs ahead of the national average, served by 22 carriers across roughly 1,014 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.6%
On-time
+2.6 pts
vs US avg
67 min
Delay when late
21,243
Flights

Cancelled

0.7%

Best Month

Oct 2024 91%

Worst Month

May 2025 60%

Distance

1,014 mi

Carriers

22

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 279 65 1 0 WN,F9,UA
Nov 2025 289 41 0 0 UA,F9,WN
Oct 2025 325 72 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Sep 2025 315 53 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Aug 2025 329 80 3 2 WN,F9,UA
Jul 2025 372 120 2 6 UA,WN,F9
Jun 2025 349 113 1 0 UA,WN,F9
May 2025 314 127 1 3 UA,WN,F9
Apr 2025 308 86 2 4 F9,UA,WN
Mar 2025 310 55 1 1 UA,WN,F9
Feb 2025 251 46 1 0 UA,WN,F9
Jan 2025 281 41 6 0 UA,WN,F9
Dec 2024 313 44 0 0 F9,UA,WN
Nov 2024 332 42 5 1 UA,WN,F9
Oct 2024 355 32 1 0 UA,WN,F9
Sep 2024 335 59 0 0 WN,UA,F9
Aug 2024 338 75 0 1 F9,WN,UA
Jul 2024 364 80 4 1 F9,UA,WN
Jun 2024 354 80 1 2 F9,UA,WN
May 2024 367 113 0 1 F9,UA,WN
Apr 2024 348 46 0 0 F9,UA,WN
Mar 2024 361 42 8 0 F9,UA,WN
Feb 2024 280 49 1 2 F9,UA,WN
Jan 2024 309 66 19 0 F9,WN,UA

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

57 of 7,778 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

24 of 7,778 flights

What the Data Says About BNA to DEN

21,243 tracked flights put the BNA to DEN pairing (Nashville to Denver) at a 81.6% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 66.6 minutes on average. Across the 1,014-mile route and its 22 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.7% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (7,778 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while May 2025 came in at just 60% - a 31-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from BNA to DEN?
Flights from Nashville to Denver have a 81.6% on-time rate based on 21,243 flights. The average delay is 66.6 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BNA to DEN?
Over the last 24 months, 0.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (57 of 7,778 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BNA to DEN?
The flight distance from Nashville (BNA) to Denver (DEN) is approximately 1,014 miles. This route is served by 22 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from BNA to DEN?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (91% on-time). The worst was May 2025 (60% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

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 Editorial

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