Houston (HOU) to Pensacola (PNS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Houston (HOU) to Pensacola (PNS) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 349 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 71% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.96
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 29m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 488 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HOU to PNS
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (49%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 70% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 66% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 15 min |
| Fridaybest | 78% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft62%
- Airline operations24%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HOU to PNS delayed?
- 29% of HOU–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 16 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from HOU to PNS?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (49%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from HOU to PNS?
- The scheduled HOU–PNS flight time averages 1h 29m over 488 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are HOU to PNS flights cancelled?
- 0% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from HOU to PNS?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 28% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 72-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 747 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.