SLC (Salt Lake City) to BNA (Nashville) flights arrive on time 86% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 86%. The average delay is 56 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.SLC → BNA
SLC (Salt Lake City) to BNA (Nashville)
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This route is usually on time. About 86% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Delta Air Lines leads slightly at 86% vs Southwest Airlines at 86%.
Airline Comparison
Delta Air Lines leads at 86% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 86%.
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Good to know
Departing from SLC
85% on timeExpect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. SLC has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at BNA
80% on timeWhen flights into BNA are late, the average delay is 64 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at BNA: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.