Pensacola (PNS) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Pensacola (PNS) to Charlotte (CLT) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 91% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 60% — a 31-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (84% vs 70%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.3%
- Flights/day
- 5.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 49m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 488 mi
Best airline from PNS to CLT
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 84% | 22 min | 1.5% | 1,168 |
| PSA Airlines | 79% | 26 min | 2.6% | 2,887 |
| Envoy Air | 75% | 10 min | 2.4% | 126 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PNS to CLT
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 16 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 84% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 21 min |
| Friday | 79% | 27 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 36 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft44%
- Airline operations43%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PNS to CLT delayed?
- 20% of PNS–CLT 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 24 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PNS to CLT?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 1,168 flights. 3 airlines flew PNS–CLT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PNS to CLT?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (67%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PNS to CLT?
- The scheduled PNS–CLT flight time averages 1h 49m over 488 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are PNS to CLT flights cancelled?
- 2.3% 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 PNS to CLT?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,181 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.