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Route · PNS → PHL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Pensacola to Philadelphia

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PNS to PHL (Pensacola to Philadelphia) ranks #4392 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.7%
On-time
-1.3 pts
vs US avg
88 min
Delay when late
1,140
Flights
#4392 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.1%

Best Month

Jun 2025 88%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 60%

Distance

935 mi

Carriers

10

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Oct 2025 31 6 1 0 AA
Sep 2025 32 4 0 0 OH,AA
Aug 2025 62 10 1 0 AA,OH
Jul 2025 62 10 0 1 AA,OH
Jun 2025 60 7 2 0 AA,OH
May 2025 56 15 1 1 AA,OH
Oct 2024 31 6 0 0 AA,OH
Aug 2024 33 17 2 0 AA,F9,YX,OH
Jul 2024 73 29 1 0 AA,F9,OH,YX
Jun 2024 67 19 5 0 AA,F9,OH
May 2024 37 12 0 0 AA,F9,OH,YX
Apr 2024 31 7 0 0 AA,YX
Oct 2023 30 11 0 0 OH
Aug 2023 30 12 1 0 OH,YX
Aug 2022 31 5 1 0 OH,YX
Jul 2022 31 10 0 0 OH
Jun 2022 30 12 0 0 OH
May 2022 31 4 1 0 OH
Oct 2021 33 6 1 1 OH,AA
Aug 2021 31 13 2 0 OH,YX
Jul 2021 34 9 1 0 OH,YX
Jun 2021 30 13 0 0 YX
May 2021 39 3 0 0 OH,YX
Apr 2021 30 3 0 0 YX

PNS–PHL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: January (100.0%) · weakest: August (72.5%)

70%80%90%100%110% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct 76.8%

Strongest calendar month

January

100.0% on-time · ~31 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

June

~47 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

August

72.5% on-time · ~36 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.1%

20 of 955 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

3 of 955 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: Philadelphia · fleet on-time rank #3930 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PNS to PHL

The Pensacola to Philadelphia corridor (PNS to PHL) posts a 77.7% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 1,140 tracked flights. Late flights run 87.6 minutes behind on average. 10 carriers cover the 935-mile route; over the last 24 months, 20 of 955 flights were cancelled (2.1%) and 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jun 2025 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 60% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PNS–PHL peaks in January at 100.0% on-time while June carries the heaviest traffic (~47 flights per month) ; the softest month is August at 72.5%, a 27.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PNS to PHL rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PNS to PHL ranks #4392 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 PHL?
Flights from Pensacola to Philadelphia have a 77.7% on-time rate based on 1,140 flights. The average delay is 87.6 minutes. The best recent month was Jun 2025 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PNS to PHL?
Over the last 24 months, 2.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (20 of 955 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PNS to PHL?
The flight distance from Pensacola (PNS) to Philadelphia (PHL) is approximately 935 miles. This route is served by 10 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PNS to PHL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jun 2025 (88% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (60% 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–PHL data

PNS–PHL is mid-pack at 77.7% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare PNS and PHL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PNS airport
  • If your dates flex, January (100.0% on-time) beats August (72.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.7% 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

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