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Route · DEN → BNA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Denver to Nashville

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DEN to BNA (Denver to Nashville) ranks #305 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.4%
On-time
-1.6 pts
vs US avg
60 min
Delay when late
21,238
Flights
#305 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.7%

Best Month

Sep 2024 90%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 60%

Distance

1,014 mi

Carriers

23

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 279 78 1 0 WN,F9,UA
Nov 2025 288 58 0 0 UA,F9,WN
Oct 2025 323 73 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Sep 2025 315 71 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Aug 2025 330 85 2 0 WN,F9,UA
Jul 2025 370 146 4 7 UA,WN,F9
Jun 2025 347 138 2 0 UA,WN,F9
May 2025 323 97 0 1 UA,WN,F9
Apr 2025 319 93 2 3 F9,UA,WN
Mar 2025 322 69 1 2 UA,WN,F9
Feb 2025 261 44 3 1 UA,WN,F9
Jan 2025 280 62 8 0 UA,WN,F9
Dec 2024 313 43 0 0 F9,UA,WN
Nov 2024 332 65 4 0 UA,WN,F9
Oct 2024 355 53 0 2 UA,WN,F9
Sep 2024 335 35 0 1 WN,UA,F9
Aug 2024 339 64 1 1 F9,WN,UA
Jul 2024 364 95 3 0 F9,UA,WN
Jun 2024 354 94 1 2 F9,OO,UA,WN
May 2024 367 96 1 2 F9,UA,WN
Apr 2024 343 63 0 1 F9,UA,WN
Mar 2024 348 66 6 1 F9,UA,WN
Feb 2024 275 69 0 0 F9,UA,WN
Jan 2024 306 79 19 0 F9,WN,UA

DEN–BNA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (82.5%) · weakest: July (69.4%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.6%

Strongest calendar month

November

82.5% on-time · ~299 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~334 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

69.4% on-time · ~323 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

58 of 7,788 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

24 of 7,788 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

DEN - Denver

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Denver, CO.

DEN on-time profile

BNA - Nashville

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

BNA on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare DEN vs BNA

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DEN departures

From DEN, this corridor sits with 133 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 168 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (8 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 27 below 75%). Destination: Nashville · fleet on-time rank #3994 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DEN to BNA

The Denver to Nashville corridor (DEN to BNA) posts a 77.4% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 21,238 tracked flights. Late flights run 59.8 minutes behind on average. 23 carriers cover the 1,014-mile route; over the last 24 months, 58 of 7,788 flights were cancelled (0.7%) and 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 60% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DEN–BNA peaks in November at 82.5% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~334 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 69.4%, a 13.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DEN to BNA rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DEN to BNA ranks #305 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 DEN to BNA? ▼
Flights from Denver to Nashville have a 77.4% on-time rate based on 21,238 flights. The average delay is 59.8 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DEN to BNA? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (58 of 7,788 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DEN to BNA? ▼
The flight distance from Denver (DEN) to Nashville (BNA) is approximately 1,014 miles. This route is served by 23 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DEN to BNA? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (60% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DEN Airport

Denver
BNA Airport

Nashville
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 DEN–BNA data

DEN–BNA is mid-pack at 77.4% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DEN and BNA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DEN airport
  • If your dates flex, November (82.5% on-time) beats July (69.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.4% 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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