Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Pensacola (PNS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying DFW to PNS isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 67% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 82% of the time.
- On-time
- 67%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 28 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Flights/day
- 4.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 604 mi
Best airline from DFW to PNS
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 82% | 10 min | 2.7% | 619 |
| Spirit Airlines | 76% | 17 min | 1.7% | 120 |
| PSA Airlines | 68% | 29 min | 4.4% | 701 |
| American Airlines | 62% | 33 min | 3.1% | 2,285 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to PNS
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (83% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (50%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 63% | 28 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 71% | 26 min |
| Wednesday | 70% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 67% | 28 min |
| Friday | 65% | 32 min |
| Saturday | 65% | 26 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 31 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft55%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to PNS delayed?
- 33% of DFW–PNS flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 28 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to PNS?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 619 flights. 4 airlines flew DFW–PNS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to PNS?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (83% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (50%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to PNS?
- The scheduled DFW–PNS flight time averages 1h 51m over 604 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 33% of the time.
- How often are DFW to PNS flights cancelled?
- 3.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from DFW to PNS?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 51% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,725 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.