Orlando (MCO) to Pensacola (PNS): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Orlando (MCO) to Pensacola (PNS) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 321 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 76% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.5%
- Flights/day
- 0.88
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 35m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 381 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCO to PNS
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (41%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 67% | 25 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 18 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 88% | 4 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 18 min |
| Friday | 75% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft27%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system38%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCO to PNS delayed?
- 24% of MCO–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 17 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MCO to PNS?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (41%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MCO to PNS?
- The scheduled MCO–PNS flight time averages 1h 35m over 381 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are MCO to PNS flights cancelled?
- 2.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from MCO to PNS?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 47% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 53-point gap is worth planning around.
Explore related pages
More routes from MCO
Other ways to fly to Pensacola (PNS)
Related guides
Based on 749 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.