Pensacola (PNS) to Denver (DEN): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on PNS–DEN. September 2024 flights landed on schedule 91% of the time, but August 2025 dropped to 42% — a gap of 49 points. Across the full period the route averages 68% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 68%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 1.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 21m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,179 mi
Best airline from PNS to DEN
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 69% | 24 min | 0.0% | 295 |
| Southwest Airlines | 69% | 20 min | 0.3% | 383 |
| Frontier Airlines | 65% | 28 min | 1.3% | 466 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PNS to DEN
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (84% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (42%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 62% | 40 min |
| Tuesday | 67% | 19 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 73% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 69% | 19 min |
| Friday | 69% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 66% | 24 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 aircraft49%
- Airline operations18%
- National airspace system31%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PNS to DEN delayed?
- 32% of PNS–DEN 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 DEN?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 69%, based on 295 flights. 3 airlines flew PNS–DEN frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PNS to DEN?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (42%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PNS to DEN?
- The scheduled PNS–DEN flight time averages 3h 21m over 1,179 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 32% of the time.
- How often are PNS to DEN flights cancelled?
- 0.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from PNS to DEN?
- August 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 42% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 49-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,186 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.