Denver (DEN) to Pensacola (PNS): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on DEN–PNS. February 2026 flights landed on schedule 96% of the time, but November 2024 dropped to 52% — a gap of 44 points. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Flights/day
- 1.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 53m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,179 mi
Best airline from DEN to PNS
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 78% | 9 min | 0.0% | 239 |
| Frontier Airlines | 74% | 19 min | 1.1% | 455 |
| Southwest Airlines | 73% | 15 min | 0.0% | 350 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DEN to PNS
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (81% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 25 min |
| Tuesday | 72% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 11 min |
| Friday | 75% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 14 min |
| Sundaybest | 77% | 14 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft44%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system25%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DEN to PNS delayed?
- 25% of DEN–PNS flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DEN to PNS?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 239 flights. 3 airlines flew DEN–PNS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DEN to PNS?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (81% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DEN to PNS?
- The scheduled DEN–PNS flight time averages 2h 53m over 1,179 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are DEN to PNS flights cancelled?
- 0.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DEN to PNS?
- November 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 52% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 44-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,086 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.