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Route · PNS → DAL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Pensacola to Dallas

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PNS to DAL (Pensacola to Dallas) ranks #3533 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

85.1%
On-time
+6.1 pts
vs US avg
66 min
Delay when late
2,515
Flights
#3533 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Jul 2025 89%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 75%

Distance

592 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 42 10 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 36 6 1 0 WN
Oct 2025 39 5 0 1 WN
Sep 2025 34 2 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 39 3 0 1 WN
Jul 2025 61 7 0 0 WN
Jun 2025 57 14 0 0 WN
May 2025 40 7 0 0 WN
Apr 2025 38 8 0 0 WN
Mar 2025 40 4 1 0 WN
Feb 2025 36 3 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 34 8 3 0 WN
Dec 2024 42 8 0 1 WN
Nov 2024 35 6 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 38 3 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 34 2 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 37 4 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 39 5 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 40 5 0 0 WN
May 2024 39 10 1 0 WN
Apr 2024 38 6 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 39 9 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 32 8 0 0 WN
Dec 2023 39 2 0 0 WN

PNS–DAL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (91.7%) · weakest: June (80.2%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 82.9%

Strongest calendar month

February

91.7% on-time · ~36 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~55 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

80.2% on-time · ~48 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

6 of 948 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

3 of 948 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among PNS's stronger departures

PNS → DAL posts a 85.1% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 5 of 16 BTS-tracked routes leaving Pensacola. The same hub also shows 7 mid-band and 4 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #1192 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About PNS to DAL

Pensacola to Dallas (PNS to DAL) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 85.1% on-time rate across 2,515 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 65.8 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 592 miles and is served by 1 carrier. Over the most recent 24 months, 6 of 948 flights were cancelled (0.6%) and 3 diverted (0.3%).

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Jul 2025 was the strongest month at 89% on-time versus Jun 2025 at 75%, a 13-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, PNS–DAL peaks in February at 91.7% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~55 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 80.2%, a 11.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PNS to DAL rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PNS to DAL ranks #3533 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 PNS to DAL?
Flights from Pensacola to Dallas have a 85.1% on-time rate based on 2,515 flights. The average delay is 65.8 minutes. The best recent month was Jul 2025 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PNS to DAL?
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (6 of 948 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PNS to DAL?
The flight distance from Pensacola (PNS) to Dallas (DAL) is approximately 592 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from PNS to DAL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jul 2025 (89% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (75% 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 PNS–DAL data

PNS–DAL runs 6.1 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare PNS and DAL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PNS airport
  • If your dates flex, February (91.7% on-time) beats June (80.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 85.1% 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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