Pensacola (PNS) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Pensacola (PNS) to Washington (DCA) has an unusually high scrub rate — 4.5% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 73% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 79% of the time.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 38 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.5%
- Flights/day
- 2.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 21m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 816 mi
Best airline from PNS to DCA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 79% | 20 min | 3.0% | 202 |
| PSA Airlines | 72% | 40 min | 4.5% | 1,599 |
| Envoy Air | 68% | 24 min | 9.2% | 76 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PNS to DCA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (81% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 28 min |
| Tuesday | 73% | 52 min |
| Wednesday | 71% | 41 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 41 min |
| Friday | 70% | 39 min |
| Saturdaybest | 75% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 38 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft35%
- Airline operations47%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PNS to DCA delayed?
- 28% of PNS–DCA 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 38 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PNS to DCA?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 202 flights. 3 airlines flew PNS–DCA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PNS to DCA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (81% on-time), while departures around 12 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 PNS to DCA?
- The scheduled PNS–DCA flight time averages 2h 21m over 816 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are PNS to DCA flights cancelled?
- 4.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from PNS to DCA?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 38-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,877 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.