Best Time to Fly PNS to IAH: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Pensacola International → George Bush Intercontinental/Houston
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
565 flights were scheduled from Pensacola (PNS) to Houston (IAH) in the last 12 months, and 83.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.9 points above the US average of 77.6%.
United Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 91.0%, while SkyWest Airlines trailed at 61.3%.
April has been the best month (97% on time) and Monday the weakest day of the week (82%).
1.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
PNS to IAH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 91.0% | 111 min | 1.7% | 420 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 61.3% | 113 min | 0.0% | 142 |
| Spirit Airlines | Limited data | 3 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PNS to IAH
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,074 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 91.5% | 2.4% | 253 |
| 7am–8am | 92.3% | 1.5% | 475 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 8 | |
| 9am–10am | 88.4% | 3.0% | 134 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 6 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 8 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 47.1% | 0.0% | 34 |
| 5pm–6pm | 65.4% | 1.9% | 156 |
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 IAH
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 | 13 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 86.7% | -0.3 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 81.2% | -5.8 pts | 3.7% | 216 |
| All other days | 87.0% | — | 1.7% | 815 |
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).