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Route · SEA → BNA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Seattle to Nashville

The SEA–BNA corridor (Seattle, WA → Nashville, TN) runs ahead of the national average, served by 8 carriers across roughly 1,978 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.1%
On-time
+1.1 pts
vs US avg
52 min
Delay when late
6,765
Flights

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Jan 2025 90%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 64%

Distance

1,978 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 90 19 0 0 DL,AS
Nov 2025 88 14 0 0 AS,DL
Oct 2025 117 25 2 0 AS,WN,DL
Sep 2025 134 30 0 0 WN,DL,AS
Aug 2025 176 63 1 0 WN,AS,DL
Jul 2025 188 67 1 0 AS,WN,DL
Jun 2025 173 62 0 2 AS,WN,DL
May 2025 124 33 1 2 AS,DL
Apr 2025 99 28 1 0 DL,AS
Mar 2025 90 14 0 0 AS,DL
Feb 2025 76 13 0 0 AS,DL
Jan 2025 82 8 1 0 AS,DL
Dec 2024 91 16 0 0 AS,DL
Nov 2024 88 19 0 0 AS,DL
Oct 2024 112 15 0 1 AS,DL
Sep 2024 125 34 0 0 WN,AS,DL
Aug 2024 126 36 0 0 AS,DL,WN
Jul 2024 128 39 0 0 AS,DL,WN
Jun 2024 125 32 0 0 AS,DL,WN
May 2024 122 27 0 4 AS,DL
Apr 2024 116 24 0 0 AS,DL
Mar 2024 106 12 0 0 AS,DL
Feb 2024 83 15 0 0 AS,DL
Jan 2024 90 19 9 0 AS,DL

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

16 of 2,749 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

9 of 2,749 flights

What the Data Says About SEA to BNA

6,765 tracked flights put the SEA to BNA pairing (Seattle to Nashville) at a 80.1% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 52.0 minutes on average. Across the 1,978-mile route and its 8 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.6% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (2,749 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jan 2025 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 64% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from SEA to BNA?
Flights from Seattle to Nashville have a 80.1% on-time rate based on 6,765 flights. The average delay is 52.0 minutes. The best recent month was Jan 2025 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SEA to BNA?
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (16 of 2,749 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SEA to BNA?
The flight distance from Seattle (SEA) to Nashville (BNA) is approximately 1,978 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SEA to BNA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jan 2025 (90% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (64% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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