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Route · PNS → ATL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Pensacola to Atlanta

The PNS–ATL corridor (Pensacola, FL → Atlanta, GA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 4 carriers across roughly 271 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

91.3%
On-time
+12.3 pts
vs US avg
99 min
Delay when late
14,888
Flights

Cancelled

1.3%

Best Month

Feb 2024 99%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 80%

Distance

271 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 208 29 10 0 DL
Nov 2025 222 17 5 0 DL
Oct 2025 231 20 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 222 5 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 242 24 4 0 DL
Jul 2025 254 22 3 1 DL
Jun 2025 251 40 6 0 DL
May 2025 257 48 0 0 DL
Apr 2025 245 20 2 1 DL
Mar 2025 251 31 3 0 DL
Feb 2025 170 12 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 160 14 19 0 DL
Dec 2024 210 29 0 0 9E,DL
Nov 2024 214 12 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 229 8 0 0 DL
Sep 2024 223 19 0 0 DL
Aug 2024 234 13 0 0 DL
Jul 2024 258 52 18 3 DL
Jun 2024 249 14 0 0 DL
May 2024 228 44 1 0 DL
Apr 2024 206 20 0 0 DL
Mar 2024 205 19 0 0 9E,DL
Feb 2024 157 2 0 0 9E,DL
Jan 2024 175 8 0 0 9E,DL

Cancellation Rate

1.3%

71 of 5,301 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

5 of 5,301 flights

What the Data Says About PNS to ATL

Pensacola to Atlanta (PNS to ATL) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 91.3% on-time rate across 14,888 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 98.7 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 271 miles and is served by 4 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 71 of 5,301 flights were cancelled (1.3%) and 5 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 99% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 80% - a 19-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from PNS to ATL?
Flights from Pensacola to Atlanta have a 91.3% on-time rate based on 14,888 flights. The average delay is 98.7 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 99% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PNS to ATL?
Over the last 24 months, 1.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (71 of 5,301 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PNS to ATL?
The flight distance from Pensacola (PNS) to Atlanta (ATL) is approximately 271 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PNS to ATL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (99% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (80% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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