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Route · SAV → BNA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Savannah to Nashville

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), SAV to BNA (Savannah to Nashville) ranks #3460 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.1%
On-time
-0.9 pts
vs US avg
61 min
Delay when late
2,664
Flights
#3460 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Sep 2025 93%

Worst Month

Dec 2024 64%

Distance

417 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 75 13 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 74 13 0 0 WN
Oct 2025 62 19 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 60 4 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 62 11 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 62 15 1 1 WN
Jun 2025 60 15 0 0 WN
May 2025 62 16 0 2 WN
Apr 2025 60 15 1 0 WN
Mar 2025 62 15 0 0 WN
Feb 2025 54 10 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 58 7 4 0 WN
Dec 2024 58 21 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 55 6 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 61 10 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 60 4 0 1 WN
Aug 2024 62 14 3 0 WN
Jul 2024 62 19 1 0 WN
Jun 2024 60 8 0 0 WN
May 2024 62 21 0 0 WN
Apr 2024 59 19 0 1 WN
Mar 2024 61 12 0 0 WN
Feb 2024 54 7 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 58 10 1 0 WN

SAV–BNA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: January (86.2%) · weakest: July (69.9%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.7%

Strongest calendar month

January

86.2% on-time · ~45 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

February

~54 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

69.9% on-time · ~49 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

11 of 1,463 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

5 of 1,463 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among SAV departures

From SAV, this corridor sits with 13 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 20 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (5 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 2 below 75%). Destination: Nashville · fleet on-time rank #3825 of 4927.

What the Data Says About SAV to BNA

The Savannah to Nashville corridor (SAV to BNA) posts a 78.1% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 2,664 tracked flights. Late flights run 61.2 minutes behind on average. 2 carriers cover the 417-mile route; over the last 24 months, 11 of 1,463 flights were cancelled (0.8%) and 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Dec 2024 came in at just 64% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, SAV–BNA peaks in January at 86.2% on-time while February carries the heaviest traffic (~54 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 69.9%, a 16.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does SAV to BNA rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, SAV to BNA ranks #3460 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 SAV to BNA?
Flights from Savannah to Nashville have a 78.1% on-time rate based on 2,664 flights. The average delay is 61.2 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SAV to BNA?
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (11 of 1,463 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SAV to BNA?
The flight distance from Savannah (SAV) to Nashville (BNA) is approximately 417 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SAV to BNA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (93% on-time). The worst was Dec 2024 (64% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using SAV–BNA data

SAV–BNA is mid-pack at 78.1% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare SAV and BNA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. SAV airport
  • If your dates flex, January (86.2% on-time) beats July (69.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78.1% 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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