Best Time to Fly PNS to BNA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Pensacola International → Nashville International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
958 flights were scheduled from Pensacola (PNS) to Nashville (BNA) in the last 12 months, and 78.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.2 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (87% on time) and June the worst month (73%).
The cancellation rate was 0.4% (US average 1.8%).
PNS to BNA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 78.8% | 50 min | 0.4% | 958 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PNS to BNA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,843 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 97.9% | 0.0% | 97 |
| 7am–8am | 94.4% | 0.6% | 471 |
| 8am–9am | 97.0% | 1.5% | 133 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 20 | |
| 10am–11am | 94.9% | 0.0% | 39 |
| 11am–12pm | 85.5% | 0.0% | 166 |
| 12pm–1pm | 87.1% | 0.0% | 70 |
| 1pm–2pm | 69.8% | 0.0% | 96 |
| 2pm–3pm | 72.2% | 0.0% | 54 |
| 3pm–4pm | 91.4% | 0.0% | 35 |
| 4pm–5pm | 79.0% | 0.8% | 265 |
| 5pm–6pm | 61.4% | 1.9% | 162 |
| 6pm–7pm | 70.3% | 0.5% | 200 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 18 | |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 17 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PNS to BNA
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) | 74.3% | -11.2 pts | 0.0% | 35 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 82.2% | -3.4 pts | 0.0% | 73 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 77.8% | -7.7 pts | 0.0% | 339 |
| All other days | 85.5% | — | 0.8% | 1,396 |
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).