Pensacola (PNS) to Philadelphia (PHL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Pensacola (PNS) to Philadelphia (PHL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 265 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 77% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 0.73
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 32m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 935 mi
Best airline from PNS to PHL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 80% | 23 min | 2.0% | 301 |
| American Airlines | 76% | 20 min | 1.0% | 289 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PNS to PHL
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 22 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 30 min |
| Friday | 74% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 32 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 35 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft38%
- Airline operations41%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PNS to PHL delayed?
- 23% of PNS–PHL 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 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PNS to PHL?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 301 flights. 2 airlines flew PNS–PHL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PNS to PHL?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (56%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PNS to PHL?
- The scheduled PNS–PHL flight time averages 2h 32m over 935 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are PNS to PHL flights cancelled?
- 1.6% 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 PHL?
- August 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 45% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 44-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 639 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.