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Route · BNA → PHX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Nashville to Phoenix

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), BNA to PHX (Nashville to Phoenix) ranks #999 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.1%
On-time
+4.1 pts
vs US avg
68 min
Delay when late
11,315
Flights
#999 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Oct 2024 92%

Worst Month

May 2024 64%

Distance

1,449 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 188 31 0 0 WN,AA
Nov 2025 185 40 0 0 AA,WN
Oct 2025 232 55 0 0 AA,WN
Sep 2025 170 25 1 2 WN,AA
Aug 2025 176 23 0 0 AA,WN
Jul 2025 194 53 1 0 AA,WN
Jun 2025 196 58 0 0 AA,WN
May 2025 239 68 3 1 AA,WN
Apr 2025 229 48 2 0 WN,AA
Mar 2025 230 46 1 0 AA,WN
Feb 2025 191 18 2 0 AA,WN
Jan 2025 189 17 5 0 AA,WN
Dec 2024 218 31 0 0 AA,WN
Nov 2024 209 35 1 1 WN,AA
Oct 2024 195 16 0 0 WN,AA
Sep 2024 158 19 1 0 WN,AA
Aug 2024 171 33 0 2 AA,WN
Jul 2024 204 66 1 0 AA,WN
Jun 2024 198 62 1 0 AA,WN
May 2024 181 65 1 0 AA,WN
Apr 2024 180 35 0 0 AA,F9,WN
Mar 2024 198 32 1 0 AA,F9,WN
Feb 2024 168 31 0 1 AA,F9,WN
Jan 2024 179 33 9 0 AA,F9,WN

BNA–PHX seasonal on-time pattern

Best: January (88.3%) · weakest: June (73.9%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 86.6%

Strongest calendar month

January

88.3% on-time · ~151 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

December

~174 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

73.9% on-time · ~148 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

30 of 4,678 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

7 of 4,678 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

PHX - Phoenix

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Phoenix, AZ.

PHX on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare BNA vs PHX

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: Phoenix · fleet on-time rank #1904 of 4927.

What the Data Says About BNA to PHX

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Nashville to Phoenix (BNA to PHX) running a 83.1% on-time rate over 11,315 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 68.2 minutes. The 1,449-mile corridor is served by 7 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.6% of 4,678 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 64% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, BNA–PHX peaks in January at 88.3% on-time while December carries the heaviest traffic (~174 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 73.9%, a 14.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does BNA to PHX rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, BNA to PHX ranks #999 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 PHX? ▼
Flights from Nashville to Phoenix have a 83.1% on-time rate based on 11,315 flights. The average delay is 68.2 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BNA to PHX? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (30 of 4,678 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BNA to PHX? ▼
The flight distance from Nashville (BNA) to Phoenix (PHX) is approximately 1,449 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from BNA to PHX? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (64% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

BNA Airport

Nashville
PHX Airport

Phoenix
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–PHX data

BNA–PHX runs 4.1 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 PHX airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. BNA airport
  • If your dates flex, January (88.3% on-time) beats June (73.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.1% 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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