Best Time to Fly HOU to PNS: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
William P Hobby → Pensacola International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
349 flights were scheduled from Houston (HOU) to Pensacola (PNS) in the last 12 months, and 71.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.1 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Friday was the most reliable day (78% on time) and June the worst month (49%).
The cancellation rate was 0.0% (US average 1.8%).
HOU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 71.5% | 47 min | 0.0% | 349 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly HOU to PNS
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 712 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 27 | |
| 10am–11am | 84.1% | 0.0% | 69 |
| 11am–12pm | 92.6% | 0.0% | 95 |
| 12pm–1pm | 65.1% | 0.0% | 43 |
| 1pm–2pm | 75.4% | 0.0% | 61 |
| 2pm–3pm | 82.0% | 0.0% | 89 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 11 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 75.8% | 0.0% | 34 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 13 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 67.7% | 0.0% | 62 |
| 7pm–8pm | 47.1% | 0.0% | 85 |
| 8pm–9pm | 53.3% | 0.0% | 123 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on HOU 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) | Limited data | 16 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 62.9% | -12.4 pts | 0.0% | 35 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 57.1% | -18.2 pts | 0.0% | 133 |
| All other days | 75.3% | — | 0.0% | 528 |
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).