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Route · MSP → BNA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Minneapolis to Nashville

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MSP to BNA (Minneapolis to Nashville) ranks #1198 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84%
On-time
+5 pts
vs US avg
62 min
Delay when late
9,763
Flights
#1198 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Oct 2024 94%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 66%

Distance

695 mi

Carriers

20

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 122 34 5 1 DL,WN
Nov 2025 137 23 2 0 DL,WN
Oct 2025 154 24 0 0 DL,WN
Sep 2025 141 13 0 0 WN,DL
Aug 2025 149 17 0 0 WN,DL
Jul 2025 154 36 0 1 WN,DL
Jun 2025 150 30 0 0 WN,DL
May 2025 141 24 1 2 WN,DL
Apr 2025 126 32 0 1 DL,WN
Mar 2025 126 18 0 2 WN,DL
Feb 2025 106 25 0 1 WN,DL
Jan 2025 119 21 3 0 WN,DL
Dec 2024 123 22 0 0 DL,WN
Nov 2024 139 13 0 0 WN,DL
Oct 2024 153 9 0 0 WN,DL
Sep 2024 141 11 0 1 WN,DL
Aug 2024 148 22 0 0 DL,WN
Jul 2024 151 51 4 0 DL,WN
Jun 2024 149 41 0 0 DL,WN
May 2024 149 30 0 1 DL,WN
Apr 2024 125 17 0 0 DL,OO,WN
Mar 2024 122 21 1 0 DL,WN
Feb 2024 107 7 0 0 DL,WN
Jan 2024 121 20 4 0 DL,WN,OO

MSP–BNA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (89.8%) · weakest: December (79.1%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 79.1%

Strongest calendar month

September

89.8% on-time · ~146 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~158 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

79.1% on-time · ~130 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

20 of 3,253 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

10 of 3,253 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

MSP - Minneapolis

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Minneapolis, MN.

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

Compare MSP vs BNA

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MSP departures

From MSP, this corridor sits with 57 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 99 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (42 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Nashville · fleet on-time rank #1578 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MSP to BNA

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Minneapolis to Nashville (MSP to BNA) running a 84% on-time rate over 9,763 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 62.1 minutes. The 695-mile corridor is served by 20 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.6% of 3,253 flights were cancelled, 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 66% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MSP–BNA peaks in September at 89.8% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~158 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 79.1%, a 10.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MSP to BNA rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MSP to BNA ranks #1198 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 MSP to BNA? ▼
Flights from Minneapolis to Nashville have a 84% on-time rate based on 9,763 flights. The average delay is 62.1 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MSP to BNA? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (20 of 3,253 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MSP to BNA? ▼
The flight distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Nashville (BNA) is approximately 695 miles. This route is served by 20 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MSP to BNA? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (66% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MSP Airport

Minneapolis
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 MSP–BNA data

MSP–BNA runs 5 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare MSP and BNA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MSP airport
  • If your dates flex, September (89.8% on-time) beats December (79.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84% 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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