Best Time to Fly CLT to PNS: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Charlotte Douglas International → Pensacola International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,886 flights were scheduled from Charlotte (CLT) to Pensacola (PNS) in the last 12 months, and 76.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.5 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, American Airlines led with 81.7% on time and PSA Airlines was last with 72.8%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (81% on time) and June the worst month (68%).
The cancellation rate was 1.9% (US average 1.8%).
CLT to PNS on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 81.7% | 83 min | 1.2% | 605 |
| Envoy Air | 81.7% | 53 min | 0.0% | 83 |
| PSA Airlines | 72.8% | 74 min | 2.3% | 1,198 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CLT to PNS
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,996 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 8am–9am | 74.0% | 0.0% | 74 |
| 9am–10am | 83.8% | 1.1% | 533 |
| 10am–11am | 89.8% | 4.4% | 113 |
| 11am–12pm | 87.5% | 0.6% | 485 |
| 12pm–1pm | 80.8% | 0.0% | 47 |
| 1pm–2pm | 82.3% | 0.6% | 354 |
| 2pm–3pm | 87.8% | 2.5% | 202 |
| 3pm–4pm | 68.9% | 2.7% | 332 |
| 4pm–5pm | 75.3% | 1.1% | 90 |
| 5pm–6pm | 73.3% | 2.9% | 453 |
| 6pm–7pm | 64.3% | 2.7% | 519 |
| 7pm–8pm | 74.4% | 2.8% | 177 |
| 8pm–9pm | 61.6% | 3.2% | 443 |
| 9pm–10pm | 81.5% | 0.0% | 65 |
| 10pm–11pm | 65.8% | 0.0% | 38 |
| 11pm–12am | 51.5% | 5.7% | 70 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CLT to PNS
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 77.0% | +0.0 pts | 0.0% | 75 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 75.6% | -1.5 pts | 0.0% | 172 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 68.5% | -8.5 pts | 1.2% | 661 |
| All other days | 77.0% | — | 2.4% | 3,088 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).