Best Time to Fly IAH to PNS: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
George Bush Intercontinental/Houston → Pensacola International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 74.2% of Houston (IAH) to Pensacola (PNS) flights arrived on time (565 scheduled flights). That is 3.4 points below the national average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, United Airlines led with 76.8% on time and SkyWest Airlines was last with 66.0%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (78% on time) and June the worst month (60%).
The cancellation rate was 0.7% (US average 1.8%).
IAH to PNS on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 76.8% | 64 min | 0.9% | 420 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 66.0% | 81 min | 0.0% | 142 |
| Spirit Airlines | Limited data | 3 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly IAH to PNS
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,074 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 5 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 8 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 64.2% | 0.0% | 191 |
| 4pm–5pm | 78.4% | 2.9% | 105 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 83.3% | 0.8% | 121 |
| 7pm–8pm | 59.1% | 4.0% | 74 |
| 8pm–9pm | 72.9% | 1.2% | 559 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 7 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on IAH to PNS
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 13 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 30 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 60.8% | -13.8 pts | 1.9% | 215 |
| All other days | 74.6% | — | 1.5% | 816 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).