Pensacola (PNS) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The biggest risk when flying PNS to DFW isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 69% 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
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 33 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 4.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 9m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 604 mi
Best airline from PNS to DFW
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 79% | 16 min | 3.1% | 546 |
| PSA Airlines | 67% | 35 min | 2.7% | 585 |
| American Airlines | 67% | 37 min | 3.1% | 2,238 |
| Spirit Airlines | 65% | 30 min | 2.0% | 149 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PNS to DFW
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (51%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 65% | 27 min |
| Tuesday | 71% | 30 min |
| Wednesday | 70% | 26 min |
| Thursdaybest | 72% | 32 min |
| Friday | 71% | 32 min |
| Saturday | 66% | 39 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 43 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft55%
- Airline operations26%
- 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 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 33 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 546 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 5 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 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% 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 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 3,518 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.