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Route · SLC → BNA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Salt Lake City to Nashville

The SLC–BNA corridor (Salt Lake City, UT → Nashville, TN) runs ahead of the national average, served by 5 carriers across roughly 1,404 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

85.1%
On-time
+6.1 pts
vs US avg
63 min
Delay when late
4,897
Flights

Cancelled

0.5%

Best Month

Nov 2024 94%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 72%

Distance

1,404 mi

Carriers

5

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 114 15 0 0 DL,WN
Nov 2025 101 8 1 0 DL,WN
Oct 2025 112 17 0 0 DL,WN
Sep 2025 104 11 0 0 WN,DL
Aug 2025 111 12 0 0 WN,DL
Jul 2025 116 29 0 3 DL,WN
Jun 2025 114 19 1 2 DL,WN
May 2025 118 18 0 0 WN,DL
Apr 2025 112 16 0 1 DL,WN
Mar 2025 96 17 0 0 DL,WN
Feb 2025 62 7 0 0 WN,DL
Jan 2025 68 7 1 0 WN,DL
Dec 2024 81 16 0 0 DL,WN
Nov 2024 67 4 0 0 WN,DL
Oct 2024 79 9 0 0 DL,WN
Sep 2024 83 10 0 1 WN,DL
Aug 2024 88 11 0 0 DL,WN
Jul 2024 93 13 6 0 DL,WN
Jun 2024 92 13 0 1 DL,WN
May 2024 89 12 0 2 DL,WN
Apr 2024 89 13 0 0 DL,WN
Mar 2024 99 13 0 0 DL,WN
Feb 2024 72 9 0 0 DL,WN
Jan 2024 75 21 2 0 DL,WN,OO

Cancellation Rate

0.5%

11 of 2,235 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

10 of 2,235 flights

What the Data Says About SLC to BNA

Salt Lake City to Nashville (SLC to BNA) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 85.1% on-time rate across 4,897 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 63.2 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 1,404 miles and is served by 5 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 11 of 2,235 flights were cancelled (0.5%) and 10 diverted (0.4%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 72% - a 22-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from SLC to BNA?
Flights from Salt Lake City to Nashville have a 85.1% on-time rate based on 4,897 flights. The average delay is 63.2 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SLC to BNA?
Over the last 24 months, 0.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (11 of 2,235 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SLC to BNA?
The flight distance from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Nashville (BNA) is approximately 1,404 miles. This route is served by 5 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SLC to BNA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was Jan 2024 (72% 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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