Best Time to Fly PNS to CLT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Pensacola International → Charlotte Douglas International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,887 flights were scheduled from Pensacola (PNS) to Charlotte (CLT) in the last 12 months, and 83.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.6 points above the US average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 85.8%, while PSA Airlines trailed at 81.9%.
November has been the best month (87% on time) and Monday the weakest day of the week (79%).
2.1% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
PNS to CLT 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 | 85.8% | 140 min | 1.3% | 605 |
| Envoy Air | 83.1% | 43 min | 0.0% | 83 |
| PSA Airlines | 81.9% | 149 min | 2.6% | 1,199 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PNS to CLT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,997 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 90.5% | 2.1% | 632 |
| 6am–7am | 84.0% | 3.7% | 162 |
| 7am–8am | 79.5% | 3.9% | 544 |
| 8am–9am | 72.8% | 1.2% | 82 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 10 | |
| 10am–11am | 80.1% | 1.1% | 188 |
| 11am–12pm | 85.4% | 1.3% | 452 |
| 12pm–1pm | 84.3% | 1.8% | 566 |
| 1pm–2pm | 83.9% | 0.0% | 56 |
| 2pm–3pm | 78.0% | 0.3% | 301 |
| 3pm–4pm | 83.9% | 4.9% | 144 |
| 4pm–5pm | 69.5% | 1.9% | 371 |
| 5pm–6pm | 74.4% | 3.9% | 130 |
| 6pm–7pm | 72.5% | 1.9% | 215 |
| 7pm–8pm | 73.7% | 7.6% | 144 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PNS to CLT
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) | 89.3% | +7.4 pts | 0.0% | 75 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 79.0% | -3.0 pts | 0.6% | 172 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 77.0% | -4.9 pts | 2.1% | 660 |
| All other days | 81.9% | — | 2.6% | 3,090 |
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).