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Route · DAL → PNS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas to Pensacola

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DAL to PNS (Dallas to Pensacola) ranks #3534 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.1%
On-time
+0.1 pts
vs US avg
59 min
Delay when late
2,513
Flights
#3534 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.5%

Best Month

Jul 2025 77%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 67%

Distance

592 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 42 10 0 1 WN
Nov 2025 36 11 0 0 WN
Oct 2025 39 12 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 34 4 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 39 12 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 61 14 0 0 WN
Jun 2025 57 19 1 0 WN
May 2025 40 6 0 0 WN
Apr 2025 38 10 0 0 WN
Mar 2025 40 8 1 0 WN
Feb 2025 36 7 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 34 6 2 0 WN
Dec 2024 42 10 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 35 4 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 38 6 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 34 1 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 37 4 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 39 8 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 40 5 0 0 WN
May 2024 39 9 1 0 WN
Apr 2024 38 7 0 1 WN
Mar 2024 39 8 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 32 9 0 0 WN
Dec 2023 39 11 0 0 WN

DAL–PNS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (87.1%) · weakest: December (69.9%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 69.9%

Strongest calendar month

September

87.1% on-time · ~40 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~56 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

69.9% on-time · ~39 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.5%

5 of 948 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

2 of 948 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DAL departures

From DAL, this corridor sits with 47 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 57 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (0 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 10 below 75%). Destination: Pensacola · fleet on-time rank #3475 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DAL to PNS

2,513 tracked flights put the DAL to PNS pairing (Dallas to Pensacola) at a 79.1% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 58.6 minutes on average. Across the 592-mile route and its 1 carrier, the trailing 24 months show 0.5% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (948 flights sampled).

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Jul 2025 was the strongest month at 77% on-time versus Jun 2025 at 67%, a 10-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, DAL–PNS peaks in September at 87.1% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~56 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 69.9%, a 17.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DAL to PNS rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DAL to PNS ranks #3534 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 DAL to PNS?
Flights from Dallas to Pensacola have a 79.1% on-time rate based on 2,513 flights. The average delay is 58.6 minutes. The best recent month was Jul 2025 with 77% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DAL to PNS?
Over the last 24 months, 0.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (5 of 948 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DAL to PNS?
The flight distance from Dallas (DAL) to Pensacola (PNS) is approximately 592 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from DAL to PNS?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jul 2025 (77% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (67% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using DAL–PNS data

DAL–PNS is mid-pack at 79.1% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DAL and PNS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DAL airport
  • If your dates flex, September (87.1% on-time) beats December (69.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 79.1% 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

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