Mercedita International Airport (PSE): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Mercedita International Airport (PSE) runs noticeably smoother than most US airports: 86% of its ~2 daily departures leave on time, 8 points above the national average, with an average departure delay of just 12 minutes. 2 airlines fly from Ponce, PR to 2 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 86%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 12 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 74%
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Destinations
- 2
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 2
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from PSE
Busiest routes from PSE
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSE → MCO | 606 | 87% | 11 min |
| PSE → JFK | 102 | 77% | 14 min |
Airline performance at PSE
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airways | 86% | 12 min | 965 |
| Frontier Airlines | 84% | 10 min | 406 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at PSE?
- 15% of departures from Mercedita International Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-06 and 2026-05, with an average departure delay of 12 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from PSE?
- Flights scheduled around 6 a.m. depart on time 97% of the time at PSE, versus 79% around 1 a.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- How often are flights cancelled at PSE?
- 2.2% of scheduled departures from PSE were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
Popular route pages from this airport
Based on 1,371 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.