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Route · ATL → PNS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Pensacola

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ATL to PNS (Atlanta to Pensacola) ranks #622 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

85.6%
On-time
+6.6 pts
vs US avg
71 min
Delay when late
14,894
Flights
#622 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.3%

Best Month

Feb 2024 92%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 67%

Distance

271 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 209 43 9 3 DL
Nov 2025 222 29 5 0 DL
Oct 2025 231 28 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 222 20 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 242 33 4 0 DL
Jul 2025 254 58 3 0 DL
Jun 2025 251 73 6 0 DL
May 2025 257 69 0 0 DL
Apr 2025 245 47 2 0 DL
Mar 2025 252 52 3 1 DL
Feb 2025 171 28 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 159 24 19 0 DL
Dec 2024 210 35 0 0 9E,DL
Nov 2024 214 20 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 229 21 0 0 DL
Sep 2024 222 29 0 0 DL
Aug 2024 234 42 0 0 DL
Jul 2024 258 85 17 0 DL
Jun 2024 250 41 0 1 DL
May 2024 228 61 1 1 DL
Apr 2024 206 32 0 0 DL
Mar 2024 205 33 0 0 9E,DL
Feb 2024 157 13 0 0 9E,DL
Jan 2024 175 29 0 0 9E,DL

ATL–PNS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (91.7%) · weakest: July (78.5%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 86.2%

Strongest calendar month

November

91.7% on-time · ~202 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~235 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

78.5% on-time · ~235 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.3%

69 of 5,303 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

6 of 5,303 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

ATL - Atlanta

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Atlanta, GA.

ATL on-time profile

PNS - Pensacola

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Pensacola, FL.

PNS on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See ATL and PNS side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare ATL vs PNS

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among ATL's stronger departures

ATL → PNS posts a 85.6% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 67 of 144 BTS-tracked routes leaving Atlanta. The same hub also shows 75 mid-band and 2 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #1011 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About ATL to PNS

Atlanta to Pensacola (ATL to PNS) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 85.6% on-time rate across 14,894 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 70.9 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 271 miles and is served by 4 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 69 of 5,303 flights were cancelled (1.3%) and 6 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 67% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ATL–PNS peaks in November at 91.7% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~235 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 78.5%, a 13.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ATL to PNS rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ATL to PNS ranks #622 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from ATL to PNS? ▼
Flights from Atlanta to Pensacola have a 85.6% on-time rate based on 14,894 flights. The average delay is 70.9 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to PNS? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (69 of 5,303 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to PNS? ▼
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Pensacola (PNS) is approximately 271 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to PNS? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (67% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ATL Airport

Atlanta
PNS Airport

Pensacola
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using ATL–PNS data

ATL–PNS runs 6.6 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare ATL and PNS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ATL airport
  • If your dates flex, November (91.7% on-time) beats July (78.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 85.6% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.