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Route · PNS → MCO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Pensacola to Orlando

The PNS–MCO corridor (Pensacola, FL → Orlando, FL) runs behind the national average, served by 2 carriers across roughly 381 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

70.9%
On-time
-8.1 pts
vs US avg
85 min
Delay when late
1,301
Flights

Cancelled

3.0%

Best Month

Oct 2023 86%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 61%

Distance

381 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Oct 2025 30 5 1 0 NK
Jul 2025 30 3 0 0 NK
Jun 2025 37 2 1 0 NK
May 2025 50 18 1 0 NK
Apr 2025 41 7 0 0 NK
Mar 2025 42 7 3 0 NK
Jan 2025 30 1 3 0 NK
Dec 2024 30 2 0 0 NK
Nov 2024 30 1 0 0 NK
Oct 2024 30 2 2 0 NK
Sep 2024 42 3 1 0 NK
Aug 2024 30 7 0 0 NK
Jul 2024 35 4 0 0 NK
Jun 2024 41 9 0 0 NK
May 2024 38 14 1 0 NK
Apr 2024 39 4 4 0 NK
Mar 2024 57 22 1 0 NK
Jan 2024 33 7 0 0 NK
Dec 2023 37 13 1 0 NK
Nov 2023 43 13 1 0 NK
Oct 2023 59 8 1 0 NK
Sep 2023 47 13 2 0 NK
Aug 2023 48 23 0 0 NK
Jul 2023 47 30 5 0 NK

Cancellation Rate

3.0%

28 of 946 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 946 flights

What the Data Says About PNS to MCO

On-time performance on the PNS to MCO pairing (Pensacola to Orlando) trails a chunk of the network: 70.9% of 1,301 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 85.2-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 381 miles across 2 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 3.0% (28 of 946 flights), with 0.0% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2023 posted the strongest performance at 86% on-time, while Mar 2024 came in at just 61% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from PNS to MCO?
Flights from Pensacola to Orlando have a 70.9% on-time rate based on 1,301 flights. The average delay is 85.2 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2023 with 86% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PNS to MCO?
Over the last 24 months, 3.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (28 of 946 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PNS to MCO?
The flight distance from Pensacola (PNS) to Orlando (MCO) is approximately 381 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PNS to MCO?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2023 (86% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (61% 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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