Pensacola (PNS) to Chicago (MDW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Pensacola (PNS) to Chicago (MDW) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 124 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 81% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.34
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 15m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 781 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PNS to MDW
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (75%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 16 min |
| Thursdaybest | 88% | 4 min |
| Friday | 84% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft72%
- Airline operations7%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PNS to MDW delayed?
- 19% of PNS–MDW 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 13 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PNS to MDW?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (75%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PNS to MDW?
- The scheduled PNS–MDW flight time averages 2h 15m over 781 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are PNS to MDW flights cancelled?
- 0% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for PNS to MDW?
- Thursday flights have the best record at 88% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Saturday trails at 77%.
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Based on 263 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.