Philadelphia (PHL) to Pensacola (PNS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Philadelphia (PHL) to Pensacola (PNS) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 264 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 75% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.72
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 49m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 935 mi
Best airline from PHL to PNS
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 78% | 11 min | 0.7% | 289 |
| PSA Airlines | 69% | 26 min | 3.3% | 301 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHL to PNS
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (80% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (51%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 19 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 19 min |
| Friday | 71% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft37%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system27%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHL to PNS delayed?
- 25% of PHL–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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHL to PNS?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 289 flights. 2 airlines flew PHL–PNS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHL to PNS?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (80% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (51%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHL to PNS?
- The scheduled PHL–PNS flight time averages 2h 49m over 935 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are PHL to PNS flights cancelled?
- 2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from PHL to PNS?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 639 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.