Best Time to Fly DCA to PNS: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ronald Reagan Washington National → Pensacola International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 67.8% of Washington (DCA) to Pensacola (PNS) flights arrived on time (1,074 scheduled flights). That is 9.9 points below the national average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Republic Airways led with 80.7% on time and PSA Airlines was last with 66.4%.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (73% on time) and May the worst month (59%).
The cancellation rate was 3.9% (US average 1.8%).
DCA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 80.7% | 46 min | 3.1% | 64 |
| Envoy Air | 73.5% | 59 min | 5.4% | 74 |
| PSA Airlines | 66.4% | 86 min | 3.9% | 936 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DCA to PNS
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,879 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 8am–9am | 80.5% | 2.6% | 382 |
| 9am–10am | 68.2% | 4.3% | 69 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 21 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 72.3% | 3.0% | 438 |
| 2pm–3pm | 67.2% | 2.8% | 212 |
| 3pm–4pm | 65.2% | 4.1% | 49 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 56.4% | 6.2% | 641 |
| 8pm–9pm | 57.1% | 18.6% | 43 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DCA 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) | 73.3% | +6.0 pts | 0.0% | 31 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 75.6% | +8.3 pts | 0.0% | 84 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 65.7% | -1.6 pts | 6.4% | 359 |
| All other days | 67.3% | — | 4.3% | 1,405 |
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).