Denver (DEN) to Nashville (BNA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on DEN–BNA. September 2024 flights landed on schedule 89% of the time, but July 2025 dropped to 58% — a gap of 31 points. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 62%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 10.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 34m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,013 mi
Best airline from DEN to BNA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 79% | 14 min | 0.4% | 2,532 |
| Frontier Airlines | 75% | 16 min | 0.9% | 703 |
| Southwest Airlines | 74% | 16 min | 0.7% | 4,666 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DEN to BNA
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 15 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 78% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 15 min |
| Friday | 74% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft51%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DEN to BNA delayed?
- 25% of DEN–BNA flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DEN to BNA?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 2,532 flights. 3 airlines flew DEN–BNA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DEN to BNA?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DEN to BNA?
- The scheduled DEN–BNA flight time averages 2h 34m over 1,013 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are DEN to BNA flights cancelled?
- 0.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DEN to BNA?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 7,901 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.