Best Time to Fly ATL to PNS: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International → Pensacola International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,812 flights were scheduled from Atlanta (ATL) to Pensacola (PNS) in the last 12 months, and 83.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.3 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (88% on time) and July the worst month (73%).
The cancellation rate was 1.9% (US average 1.8%).
ATL to PNS on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 83.0% | 62 min | 1.9% | 2,812 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ATL to PNS
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 5,510 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 89.8% | 2.2% | 692 |
| 9am–10am | 88.2% | 1.1% | 180 |
| 10am–11am | 84.8% | 1.0% | 501 |
| 11am–12pm | 84.8% | 1.5% | 200 |
| 12pm–1pm | 88.4% | 1.0% | 522 |
| 1pm–2pm | 84.3% | 1.5% | 200 |
| 2pm–3pm | 82.8% | 0.8% | 399 |
| 3pm–4pm | 82.2% | 0.7% | 147 |
| 4pm–5pm | 81.7% | 1.4% | 583 |
| 5pm–6pm | 81.8% | 6.4% | 47 |
| 6pm–7pm | 76.3% | 1.4% | 505 |
| 7pm–8pm | 75.1% | 1.8% | 274 |
| 8pm–9pm | 69.9% | 1.2% | 324 |
| 9pm–10pm | 74.2% | 0.9% | 317 |
| 10pm–11pm | 79.7% | 1.9% | 156 |
| 11pm–12am | 81.8% | 3.2% | 463 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ATL to PNS
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 76.9% | -7.3 pts | 0.0% | 104 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 73.5% | -10.7 pts | 2.0% | 200 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 76.0% | -8.2 pts | 2.1% | 1,021 |
| All other days | 84.2% | — | 1.4% | 4,185 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).