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Route · DFW → PNS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Pensacola

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DFW to PNS (Dallas/Fort Worth to Pensacola) ranks #1182 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

72.4%
On-time
-6.6 pts
vs US avg
84 min
Delay when late
9,892
Flights
#1182 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

3.3%

Best Month

Oct 2024 88%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 54%

Distance

604 mi

Carriers

37

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 108 50 1 2 OH,AA
Nov 2025 102 43 3 0 MQ,OH,AA
Oct 2025 139 30 3 0 AA,OH,MQ
Sep 2025 128 22 2 0 MQ,OH,AA
Aug 2025 161 58 6 0 AA,MQ,NK,OH
Jul 2025 234 83 2 0 AA,NK,OH,MQ
Jun 2025 224 87 14 1 AA,NK,OH,MQ
May 2025 172 62 6 0 AA,MQ,NK
Apr 2025 146 47 9 0 MQ,AA
Mar 2025 162 56 7 2 AA,MQ,NK
Feb 2025 112 30 0 0 AA,MQ
Jan 2025 106 25 14 0 AA,MQ
Dec 2024 103 45 1 1 AA,MQ
Nov 2024 107 24 1 0 MQ,OH,AA
Oct 2024 144 18 0 0 MQ,AA,OH
Sep 2024 126 23 0 0 OH,AA,MQ
Aug 2024 150 46 1 0 AA,MQ,NK,OH
Jul 2024 216 96 8 0 AA,NK,OH
Jun 2024 202 71 5 1 AA,NK,OH
May 2024 178 66 22 2 AA,MQ,NK
Apr 2024 144 37 6 1 AA,MQ
Mar 2024 149 57 4 2 AA,MQ
Feb 2024 123 28 0 0 AA,MQ
Jan 2024 111 33 2 0 AA,MQ,OH

DFW–PNS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (81.1%) · weakest: July (63.7%)

60%65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 69.1%

Strongest calendar month

September

81.1% on-time · ~133 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~179 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

63.7% on-time · ~179 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

3.3%

117 of 3,547 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

12 of 3,547 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

DFW - Dallas/Fort Worth

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Dallas/Fort Worth, TX.

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

Compare DFW vs PNS

Origin-hub reliability standing

Softer reliability from DFW

Among 183 routes leaving DFW, only 57 (including this one) clear below 75% on-time, while 13 stay ≥85% and 113 sit mid-band. Travelers comparing DFW options should weigh this 72.4% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4729 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DFW to PNS

On-time performance on the DFW to PNS pairing (Dallas/Fort Worth to Pensacola) trails a chunk of the network: 72.4% of 9,892 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 83.7-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 604 miles across 37 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 3.3% (117 of 3,547 flights), with 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 54% - a 34-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DFW–PNS peaks in September at 81.1% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~179 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 63.7%, a 17.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DFW to PNS rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DFW to PNS ranks #1182 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 DFW to PNS? ▼
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Pensacola have a 72.4% on-time rate based on 9,892 flights. The average delay is 83.7 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to PNS? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 3.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (117 of 3,547 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to PNS? ▼
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Pensacola (PNS) is approximately 604 miles. This route is served by 37 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to PNS? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (88% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (54% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DFW Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth
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 DFW–PNS data

DFW–PNS sits 6.6 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare DFW and PNS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DFW airport
  • If your dates flex, September (81.1% on-time) beats July (63.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 72.4% 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.