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Route · DEN → PNS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Denver to Pensacola

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DEN to PNS (Denver to Pensacola) ranks #4366 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.5%
On-time
-3.5 pts
vs US avg
56 min
Delay when late
1,177
Flights
#4366 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.3%

Best Month

May 2021 98%

Worst Month

Oct 2025 62%

Distance

1,179 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Nov 2025 48 6 1 0 OO,F9
Oct 2025 53 20 0 0 OO,UA,F9
Sep 2025 35 10 0 1 UA,WN,F9
Aug 2025 45 11 0 1 WN,F9,UA
Jul 2025 74 22 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Jun 2025 72 20 0 0 UA,WN,F9
May 2025 56 13 0 1 UA,WN,F9
Apr 2025 44 14 0 0 F9,UA,WN
Mar 2025 41 4 0 1 OO,UA,WN,F9
Sep 2024 46 4 0 0 WN,UA,F9
Aug 2024 43 8 1 0 F9,WN,UA
Jul 2024 53 20 0 0 F9,UA,WN
Jun 2024 55 16 0 0 F9,UA,WN
May 2024 39 16 0 0 F9,OO,UA,WN
Apr 2024 39 13 1 1 F9,OO,WN
Mar 2024 43 13 1 0 F9,OO,WN
Jun 2023 34 7 1 0 F9,OO,WN
Aug 2021 80 21 6 0 OO,F9,WN
Jul 2021 80 20 0 1 OO,F9,WN
Jun 2021 75 22 0 0 OO,F9,WN
May 2021 55 1 0 0 OO,F9,WN
Apr 2021 37 1 0 0 OO,F9
Mar 2021 30 6 4 0 OO,F9

DEN–PNS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (87.5%) · weakest: October (62.3%)

60%70%80%90% MarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov 87.5%

Strongest calendar month

November

87.5% on-time · ~48 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~69 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

October

62.3% on-time · ~53 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.3%

15 of 1,177 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

6 of 1,177 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

DEN - Denver

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Denver, CO.

DEN 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 DEN and PNS side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare DEN vs PNS

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DEN departures

From DEN, this corridor sits with 133 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 168 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (8 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 27 below 75%). Destination: Pensacola · fleet on-time rank #4389 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DEN to PNS

The Denver to Pensacola corridor (DEN to PNS) posts a 75.5% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 1,177 tracked flights. Late flights run 56.0 minutes behind on average. 11 carriers cover the 1,179-mile route; over the last 24 months, 15 of 1,177 flights were cancelled (1.3%) and 0.5% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: May 2021 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while Oct 2025 came in at just 62% - a 36-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DEN–PNS peaks in November at 87.5% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~69 flights per month) ; the softest month is October at 62.3%, a 25.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DEN to PNS rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DEN to PNS ranks #4366 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 DEN to PNS? ▼
Flights from Denver to Pensacola have a 75.5% on-time rate based on 1,177 flights. The average delay is 56.0 minutes. The best recent month was May 2021 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DEN to PNS? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (15 of 1,177 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DEN to PNS? ▼
The flight distance from Denver (DEN) to Pensacola (PNS) is approximately 1,179 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DEN to PNS? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was May 2021 (98% on-time). The worst was Oct 2025 (62% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DEN Airport

Denver
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 DEN–PNS data

DEN–PNS is mid-pack at 75.5% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DEN and PNS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DEN airport
  • If your dates flex, November (87.5% on-time) beats October (62.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75.5% 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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