Pensacola International (PNS) Delays and On-Time Departures
Pensacola, FL · ranked 218th of 333 airports for on-time departures
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
79.2% of the 13,941 flights scheduled to depart Pensacola (PNS) in the last 12 months left on time, 1.7 points above the US average of 77.4%.
That ranks 218th of 333 US airports tracked on this site, with 2.0% of departures cancelled.
Among airlines at Pensacola (PNS), Delta Air Lines left on time most often (88.3%).
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and July the worst month (74%).
Best time of day to fly out of Pensacola (PNS)
On-time departure % by scheduled departure hour (local time), last 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 92.4% | 1.8% | 789 |
| 6am–7am | 90.0% | 3.0% | 3,203 |
| 7am–8am | 89.0% | 2.4% | 2,902 |
| 8am–9am | 89.0% | 0.9% | 1,016 |
| 9am–10am | 89.3% | 1.4% | 1,650 |
| 10am–11am | 83.9% | 1.0% | 1,562 |
| 11am–12pm | 82.1% | 2.0% | 2,394 |
| 12pm–1pm | 79.9% | 1.7% | 1,372 |
| 1pm–2pm | 79.5% | 1.3% | 1,498 |
| 2pm–3pm | 79.5% | 1.2% | 1,808 |
| 3pm–4pm | 69.4% | 2.6% | 2,246 |
| 4pm–5pm | 71.8% | 2.0% | 2,081 |
| 5pm–6pm | 69.8% | 2.2% | 2,000 |
| 6pm–7pm | 70.8% | 1.8% | 1,065 |
| 7pm–8pm | 74.9% | 3.3% | 1,790 |
| 8pm–9pm | 66.3% | 1.2% | 168 |
| 9pm–10pm | 55.9% | 8.1% | 37 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 6 | |
Airlines at PNS ranked by on-time departures
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 departures are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On-time departures | On-time arrivals | Cancelled | Departures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 88.3% | 88.9% | 2.0% | 2,872 |
| United Airlines | 83.2% | 81.9% | 1.1% | 986 |
| Envoy Air | 81.4% | 80.7% | 1.6% | 1,853 |
| Southwest Airlines | 77.2% | 78.3% | 0.3% | 2,626 |
| Republic Airways | 77.1% | 73.9% | 6.7% | 164 |
| American Airlines | 74.2% | 77.0% | 2.5% | 1,875 |
| PSA Airlines | 74.2% | 76.6% | 3.6% | 2,606 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 74.1% | 68.8% | 0.5% | 202 |
| Spirit Airlines | 71.5% | 71.3% | 4.1% | 484 |
| Frontier Airlines | 70.4% | 67.3% | 1.1% | 273 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best day to fly out of PNS
On-time departures by day, 24 months.
Best month to fly out of PNS
On-time departures by month, 24 months.
Holiday travel at Pensacola (PNS)
On-time departures during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On-time departures | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 77.5% | -5.1 pts | 0.8% | 474 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 75.9% | -6.6 pts | 0.7% | 986 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.0% | -7.5 pts | 2.1% | 5,600 |
| All other days | 82.5% | — | 2.1% | 20,527 |
Monthly on-time departure trend at PNS
On-time departure % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
Routes from Pensacola (PNS)
Every route from PNS with its own page, by number of flights (last 12 months, on-time arrivals).
| To | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| PNS → Atlanta (ATL) | 88.9% | 2.0% | 2,812 |
| PNS → Charlotte (CLT) | 83.2% | 2.1% | 1,887 |
| PNS → Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) | 71.9% | 3.5% | 1,723 |
| PNS → Miami (MIA) | 81.3% | 1.2% | 1,210 |
| PNS → Washington (DCA) | 71.9% | 4.6% | 1,073 |
| PNS → Nashville (BNA) | 78.8% | 0.4% | 958 |
| PNS → Chicago (ORD) | 78.4% | 2.6% | 727 |
| PNS → Denver (DEN) | 66.1% | 0.3% | 629 |
| PNS → Houston (IAH) | 83.5% | 1.2% | 565 |
| PNS → Dallas (DAL) | 83.7% | 0.4% | 490 |
| PNS → Houston (HOU) | 81.5% | 0.6% | 348 |
| PNS → Orlando (MCO) | 78.4% | 4.3% | 282 |
| PNS → Philadelphia (PHL) | 81.6% | 1.5% | 265 |
| PNS → Fort Lauderdale (FLL) | 61.1% | 3.8% | 239 |
| PNS → St. Louis (STL) | 84.9% | 0.5% | 216 |
| PNS → Kansas City (MCI) | 73.2% | 0.0% | 190 |