Pensacola (PNS) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying PNS to DFW isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 68% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 79% of the time.
- On-time
- 68%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 34 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Flights/day
- 4.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 9m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 604 mi
Best airline from PNS to DFW
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 79% | 16 min | 2.7% | 619 |
| American Airlines | 66% | 37 min | 3.1% | 2,286 |
| PSA Airlines | 66% | 37 min | 4.6% | 702 |
| Spirit Airlines | 65% | 32 min | 1.7% | 119 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PNS to DFW
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (42%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 64% | 30 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 71% | 30 min |
| Wednesday | 71% | 24 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 31 min |
| Friday | 71% | 33 min |
| Saturday | 65% | 38 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 48 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft56%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PNS to DFW delayed?
- 32% of PNS–DFW 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 34 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PNS to DFW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 619 flights. 4 airlines flew PNS–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PNS to DFW?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 6 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 DFW?
- The scheduled PNS–DFW flight time averages 2h 9m over 604 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 32% of the time.
- How often are PNS to DFW flights cancelled?
- 3.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from PNS to DFW?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 47% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2026 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 39-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,726 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.