Pensacola (PNS) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Pensacola (PNS) to Orlando (MCO) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 282 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 83% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.1% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 0.77
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 34m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 381 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PNS to MCO
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 92% | 4 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 95% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 17 min |
| Friday | 83% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 86% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft40%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather12%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PNS to MCO delayed?
- 17% of PNS–MCO 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 16 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PNS to MCO?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PNS to MCO?
- The scheduled PNS–MCO flight time averages 1h 34m over 381 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are PNS to MCO flights cancelled?
- 3.1% 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 MCO?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 735 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.