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Route · MIA → BNA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Miami to Nashville

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MIA to BNA (Miami to Nashville) ranks #986 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.6%
On-time
-3.4 pts
vs US avg
74 min
Delay when late
11,416
Flights
#986 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.4%

Best Month

Nov 2024 87%

Worst Month

Aug 2024 61%

Distance

806 mi

Carriers

24

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 213 54 0 0 YX,WN,AA,MQ
Nov 2025 209 49 2 1 MQ,NK,AA,WN,YX
Oct 2025 205 43 1 0 AA,WN,MQ,NK
Sep 2025 188 36 0 0 MQ,WN,NK,AA
Aug 2025 189 56 1 0 AA,WN,YX,MQ,NK
Jul 2025 176 63 1 0 AA,NK,WN,YX,MQ
Jun 2025 173 55 1 1 AA,WN,YX,MQ,NK
May 2025 180 60 1 1 AA,WN,MQ,NK
Apr 2025 174 36 1 2 MQ,WN,AA
Mar 2025 227 74 6 2 AA,WN,MQ,NK
Feb 2025 196 38 2 1 AA,WN,YX,MQ
Jan 2025 212 42 4 0 AA,WN,YX,MQ
Dec 2024 173 30 1 1 AA,MQ,WN
Nov 2024 180 24 0 0 MQ,WN,YX,AA
Oct 2024 189 26 4 0 MQ,WN,YX,NK,AA
Sep 2024 170 38 1 1 WN,YX,NK,AA,MQ
Aug 2024 203 79 4 0 AA,MQ,NK,WN
Jul 2024 191 70 0 2 AA,MQ,NK,WN
Jun 2024 216 73 14 2 AA,MQ,NK,WN,YX
May 2024 226 77 1 3 AA,MQ,NK,WN,YX
Apr 2024 227 38 2 0 AA,MQ,NK,WN
Mar 2024 282 82 9 0 AA,MQ,NK,WN
Feb 2024 224 53 0 0 AA,MQ,NK,WN,YX
Jan 2024 248 72 12 0 AA,MQ,NK,WN,YX

MIA–BNA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (81.4%) · weakest: June (66.2%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.8%

Strongest calendar month

November

81.4% on-time · ~164 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

May

~192 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

66.2% on-time · ~179 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.4%

68 of 4,871 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

17 of 4,871 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

MIA - Miami

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Miami, FL.

MIA 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 MIA and BNA side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare MIA vs BNA

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MIA departures

From MIA, this corridor sits with 37 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 63 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (1 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 25 below 75%). Destination: Nashville · fleet on-time rank #4387 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MIA to BNA

The Miami to Nashville corridor (MIA to BNA) posts a 75.6% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 11,416 tracked flights. Late flights run 73.7 minutes behind on average. 24 carriers cover the 806-mile route; over the last 24 months, 68 of 4,871 flights were cancelled (1.4%) and 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 87% on-time, while Aug 2024 came in at just 61% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MIA–BNA peaks in November at 81.4% on-time while May carries the heaviest traffic (~192 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 66.2%, a 15.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MIA to BNA rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MIA to BNA ranks #986 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 MIA to BNA? ▼
Flights from Miami to Nashville have a 75.6% on-time rate based on 11,416 flights. The average delay is 73.7 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 87% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MIA to BNA? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (68 of 4,871 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MIA to BNA? ▼
The flight distance from Miami (MIA) to Nashville (BNA) is approximately 806 miles. This route is served by 24 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MIA to BNA? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (87% on-time). The worst was Aug 2024 (61% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MIA Airport

Miami
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 MIA–BNA data

MIA–BNA is mid-pack at 75.6% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MIA and BNA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MIA airport
  • If your dates flex, November (81.4% on-time) beats June (66.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75.6% 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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