Best Time to Fly PHL to PNS: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Philadelphia International → Pensacola International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
264 flights were scheduled from Philadelphia (PHL) to Pensacola (PNS) in the last 12 months, and 76.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.0 points below the US average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 77.1%, while PSA Airlines trailed at 76.2%.
September has been the best month (88% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (69%).
1.1% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
PHL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 77.1% | 50 min | 0.0% | 118 |
| PSA Airlines | 76.2% | 56 min | 2.0% | 146 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PHL to PNS
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 566 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 5 | |
| 8am–9am | 81.8% | 2.2% | 135 |
| 9am–10am | 80.2% | 0.0% | 121 |
| 10am–11am | 81.0% | 0.0% | 142 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 69.8% | 3.1% | 65 |
| 7pm–8pm | 50.6% | 6.5% | 93 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PHL to PNS
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 70.2% | -6.9 pts | 4.3% | 186 |
| All other days | 77.1% | — | 1.1% | 380 |
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).