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Route · PNS → MIA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Pensacola to Miami

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PNS to MIA (Pensacola to Miami) ranks #2314 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.3%
On-time
+4.3 pts
vs US avg
70 min
Delay when late
5,417
Flights
#2314 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.0%

Best Month

Nov 2024 95%

Worst Month

May 2024 67%

Distance

530 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 113 27 3 0 MQ
Nov 2025 108 17 5 0 MQ
Oct 2025 92 10 0 0 MQ
Sep 2025 87 10 0 0 MQ
Aug 2025 116 32 0 0 MQ
Jul 2025 118 27 1 0 MQ
Jun 2025 116 27 4 0 MQ
May 2025 123 26 0 0 MQ
Apr 2025 107 10 3 1 MQ
Mar 2025 89 14 5 0 MQ
Feb 2025 95 11 0 0 MQ
Jan 2025 117 14 13 0 MQ
Dec 2024 109 21 0 0 MQ
Nov 2024 111 5 0 0 MQ,YX
Oct 2024 92 7 1 0 MQ
Sep 2024 90 13 1 0 MQ
Aug 2024 92 20 3 2 MQ
Jul 2024 93 20 0 1 MQ
Jun 2024 90 25 5 0 MQ
May 2024 93 31 0 0 MQ
Apr 2024 83 11 1 0 MQ
Mar 2024 93 27 1 0 MQ
Feb 2024 73 8 0 0 MQ
Jan 2024 62 10 1 0 MQ

PNS–MIA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (88.9%) · weakest: June (73.0%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 79.6%

Strongest calendar month

October

88.9% on-time · ~74 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

June

~89 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

73.0% on-time · ~89 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.0%

47 of 2,362 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

4 of 2,362 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PNS departures

From PNS, this corridor sits with 7 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 16 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (5 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 4 below 75%). Destination: Miami · fleet on-time rank #1849 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PNS to MIA

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Pensacola to Miami (PNS to MIA) running a 83.3% on-time rate over 5,417 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 70.2 minutes. The 530-mile corridor is served by 4 carriers, and over the last 24 months 2.0% of 2,362 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 67% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PNS–MIA peaks in October at 88.9% on-time while June carries the heaviest traffic (~89 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 73.0%, a 15.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PNS to MIA rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PNS to MIA ranks #2314 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 MIA?
Flights from Pensacola to Miami have a 83.3% on-time rate based on 5,417 flights. The average delay is 70.2 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PNS to MIA?
Over the last 24 months, 2.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (47 of 2,362 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PNS to MIA?
The flight distance from Pensacola (PNS) to Miami (MIA) is approximately 530 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PNS to MIA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (67% 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–MIA data

PNS–MIA runs 4.3 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 MIA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PNS airport
  • If your dates flex, October (88.9% on-time) beats June (73.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.3% 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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