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Route · PNS → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Pensacola to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PNS to DFW (Pensacola to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #1179 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

74.7%
On-time
-4.3 pts
vs US avg
101 min
Delay when late
9,895
Flights
#1179 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

3.3%

Best Month

Oct 2024 85%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 50%

Distance

604 mi

Carriers

38

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 108 32 1 0 OH,AA
Nov 2025 102 33 4 0 MQ,OH,AA
Oct 2025 139 22 3 0 AA,OH,MQ
Sep 2025 128 23 2 1 MQ,OH,AA
Aug 2025 161 61 6 1 AA,MQ,NK,OH
Jul 2025 233 100 3 0 AA,NK,OH,MQ
Jun 2025 225 97 11 3 AA,NK,OH,MQ
May 2025 172 71 7 1 AA,MQ,NK
Apr 2025 146 43 8 0 MQ,AA
Mar 2025 162 50 7 2 AA,MQ,NK
Feb 2025 112 27 0 0 AA,MQ
Jan 2025 106 24 14 0 AA,MQ
Dec 2024 104 39 1 1 AA,MQ,OH
Nov 2024 107 19 1 0 MQ,OH,AA
Oct 2024 144 22 0 0 MQ,AA,OH
Sep 2024 126 20 0 0 OH,AA,MQ
Aug 2024 150 38 1 0 AA,MQ,NK,OH
Jul 2024 216 109 8 2 AA,NK,OH
Jun 2024 204 75 5 2 AA,NK,OH
May 2024 178 75 23 4 AA,MQ,NK
Apr 2024 144 41 6 3 AA,MQ
Mar 2024 149 53 4 1 AA,MQ
Feb 2024 123 31 0 0 AA,MQ
Jan 2024 111 33 2 0 AA,MQ,OH

PNS–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (84.2%) · weakest: June (63.9%)

60%65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 75.1%

Strongest calendar month

October

84.2% on-time · ~135 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~179 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

63.9% on-time · ~162 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

3.3%

117 of 3,550 flights

Diversion Rate

0.6%

21 of 3,550 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Softer reliability from PNS

Among 16 routes leaving PNS, only 4 (including this one) clear below 75% on-time, while 5 stay ≥85% and 7 sit mid-band. Travelers comparing PNS options should weigh this 74.7% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4522 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PNS to DFW

On-time performance on the PNS to DFW pairing (Pensacola to Dallas/Fort Worth) trails a chunk of the network: 74.7% of 9,895 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 100.7-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 604 miles across 38 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 3.3% (117 of 3,550 flights), with 0.6% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 85% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 50% - a 35-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PNS–DFW peaks in October at 84.2% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~179 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 63.9%, a 20.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PNS to DFW rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PNS to DFW ranks #1179 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 DFW?
Flights from Pensacola to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 74.7% on-time rate based on 9,895 flights. The average delay is 100.7 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 85% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PNS to DFW?
Over the last 24 months, 3.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (117 of 3,550 flights) and 0.6% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PNS to DFW?
The flight distance from Pensacola (PNS) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 604 miles. This route is served by 38 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PNS to DFW?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (85% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (50% 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–DFW data

PNS–DFW sits 4.3 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare PNS and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PNS airport
  • If your dates flex, October (84.2% on-time) beats June (63.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 74.7% 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.