Chicago (MDW) to Pensacola (PNS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Chicago (MDW) to Pensacola (PNS) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 124 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 81% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 0.34
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 10m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 781 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MDW to PNS
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 72% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 96% | 3 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 5 min |
| Friday | 81% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 13 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft16%
- Airline operations57%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MDW to PNS delayed?
- 19% of MDW–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 11 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MDW to PNS?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MDW to PNS?
- The scheduled MDW–PNS flight time averages 2h 10m over 781 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are MDW to PNS flights cancelled?
- 0.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for MDW to PNS?
- Thursday flights have the best record at 81% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are modest.
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Based on 263 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.