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Route · TPA → BNA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Tampa to Nashville

The TPA–BNA corridor (Tampa, FL → Nashville, TN) runs ahead of the national average, served by 11 carriers across roughly 612 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.9%
On-time
+0.9 pts
vs US avg
65 min
Delay when late
11,541
Flights

Cancelled

1.7%

Best Month

Sep 2025 89%

Worst Month

May 2024 55%

Distance

612 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 202 59 2 0 WN,MQ
Nov 2025 196 40 1 0 MQ,WN
Oct 2025 214 49 0 0 WN,MQ
Sep 2025 189 21 0 0 MQ,WN
Aug 2025 203 52 0 0 WN,MQ,NK
Jul 2025 226 73 0 3 NK,WN,MQ
Jun 2025 223 77 1 0 WN,MQ,NK
May 2025 218 56 3 0 WN,MQ,NK
Apr 2025 205 41 1 3 MQ,WN
Mar 2025 211 44 8 2 WN,MQ
Feb 2025 171 27 2 0 WN,MQ
Jan 2025 189 42 6 0 WN,MQ
Dec 2024 194 44 1 0 MQ,WN
Nov 2024 188 36 0 0 MQ,WN
Oct 2024 183 21 19 1 MQ,WN
Sep 2024 167 42 8 0 WN,MQ
Aug 2024 177 43 8 0 MQ,WN
Jul 2024 210 87 0 0 MQ,WN
Jun 2024 205 61 1 2 MQ,WN
May 2024 191 86 0 1 MQ,WN
Apr 2024 198 29 1 0 MQ,NK,WN
Mar 2024 222 55 4 0 MQ,NK,WN
Feb 2024 170 24 0 0 MQ,WN
Jan 2024 182 31 14 0 MQ,WN

Cancellation Rate

1.7%

80 of 4,734 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

12 of 4,734 flights

What the Data Says About TPA to BNA

11,541 tracked flights put the TPA to BNA pairing (Tampa to Nashville) at a 79.9% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 64.6 minutes on average. Across the 612-mile route and its 11 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.7% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (4,734 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 55% - a 34-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from TPA to BNA?
Flights from Tampa to Nashville have a 79.9% on-time rate based on 11,541 flights. The average delay is 64.6 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for TPA to BNA?
Over the last 24 months, 1.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (80 of 4,734 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from TPA to BNA?
The flight distance from Tampa (TPA) to Nashville (BNA) is approximately 612 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from TPA to BNA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (89% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (55% 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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