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Route · PHX → BNA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Phoenix to Nashville

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHX to BNA (Phoenix to Nashville) ranks #992 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.1%
On-time
+1.1 pts
vs US avg
59 min
Delay when late
11,363
Flights
#992 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Feb 2024 89%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 73%

Distance

1,449 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 193 48 0 1 WN,AA
Nov 2025 184 41 0 0 AA,WN
Oct 2025 232 55 0 0 AA,WN
Sep 2025 170 24 2 0 WN,AA
Aug 2025 176 25 0 0 AA,WN
Jul 2025 194 52 1 2 AA,WN
Jun 2025 196 50 0 2 AA,WN
May 2025 234 45 2 3 AA,WN
Apr 2025 226 51 1 1 WN,AA
Mar 2025 229 56 1 1 AA,WN
Feb 2025 183 35 2 0 AA,WN
Jan 2025 184 28 6 0 AA,WN
Dec 2024 215 45 0 0 AA,WN
Nov 2024 206 30 0 0 WN,AA
Oct 2024 194 34 0 1 WN,AA
Sep 2024 158 23 0 0 WN,AA
Aug 2024 171 36 0 0 AA,WN
Jul 2024 204 55 0 0 AA,WN
Jun 2024 199 50 0 0 AA,WN
May 2024 181 48 1 0 AA,WN
Apr 2024 182 36 0 2 AA,F9,WN
Mar 2024 207 48 1 0 AA,F9,WN
Feb 2024 175 19 0 0 AA,F9,WN
Jan 2024 188 35 10 0 AA,F9,WN

PHX–BNA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (87.0%) · weakest: July (71.9%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 79.9%

Strongest calendar month

February

87.0% on-time · ~143 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

December

~174 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

71.9% on-time · ~158 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

27 of 4,681 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

13 of 4,681 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

PHX - Phoenix

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

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

Compare PHX vs BNA

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PHX departures

From PHX, this corridor sits with 71 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 97 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (25 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Nashville · fleet on-time rank #3108 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PHX to BNA

11,363 tracked flights put the PHX to BNA pairing (Phoenix to Nashville) at a 80.1% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 58.7 minutes on average. Across the 1,449-mile route and its 7 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.6% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (4,681 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 73% - a 16-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PHX–BNA peaks in February at 87.0% on-time while December carries the heaviest traffic (~174 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 71.9%, a 15.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHX to BNA rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHX to BNA ranks #992 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 PHX to BNA? ▼
Flights from Phoenix to Nashville have a 80.1% on-time rate based on 11,363 flights. The average delay is 58.7 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHX to BNA? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (27 of 4,681 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHX to BNA? ▼
The flight distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Nashville (BNA) is approximately 1,449 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHX to BNA? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (89% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (73% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

PHX Airport

Phoenix
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 PHX–BNA data

PHX–BNA is mid-pack at 80.1% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare PHX and BNA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PHX airport
  • If your dates flex, February (87.0% on-time) beats July (71.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 80.1% 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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