Mercedita International Airport (PSE): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Mercedita International Airport (PSE) runs noticeably smoother than most US airports: 87% of its ~2 daily departures leave on time, 9 points above the national average, with an average departure delay of just 10 minutes. 2 airlines fly from Ponce, PR to 3 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 87%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 10 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 76%
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Destinations
- 3
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 2
Plan your departure from PSE
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 6 a.m.
- 97% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday
- 92% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 2.2%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from PSE
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 88% | 8 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 92% | 4 min |
| Thursday | 86% | 11 min |
| Friday | 89% | 6 min |
| Saturday | 86% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 12 min |
Busiest routes from PSE
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSE → MCO (Orlando) | 617 | 88% | 9 min |
Where flights into PSE come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCO (Orlando) → PSE | 617 | 80% | 14 min |
What causes delays at PSE
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing PSE.
- Late-arriving aircraft82%
- Airline operations9%
- National airspace system10%
Alternative airports near Ponce
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| SJU — Luis Munoz Marin International Airport | 47 mi | 77% | 19 min |
| BQN — Rafael Hernández International Airport | 50 mi | 78% | 19 min |
| STT — Cyril E. King Airport | 107 mi | 79% | 21 min |
| STX — Henry E. Rohlsen Airport | 118 mi | 74% | 24 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Airline performance at PSE
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airways | 88% | 11 min | 988 |
| Frontier Airlines | 86% | 9 min | 447 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at PSE?
- 13% of departures from Mercedita International Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 10 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%.
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Based on 1,435 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.