74% of flights from Denver to Pensacola arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 2 p.m. departures ran on time 76% of the time; the 10 a.m. ones 72%. Most reliable airline: Frontier Airlines (80%). 6% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for DEN → PNS: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 69% of the time. About 1 in 18 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 160 three hours or more; 0.3% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early74%
- 15–30 min late13%
- 30–60 min late6.7%
- 1–2 hours late4.1%
- 2–3 hours late0.8%
- 3+ hours late0.6%
- Diverted0.5%
- Cancelled0.3%
Share of all 641 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 238 | 74% | 0.0% | −2 min | 5.5% | +47 min | United Airlines 84%, SkyWest 16% |
| Frontier Airlines | 223 | 80% | 0.9% | −12 min | 6.3% | +60 min | Frontier Airlines |
| Southwest Airlines | 180 | 67% | 0.0% | +4 min | 4.4% | +36 min | Southwest Airlines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at DEN). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | United Airlines | Frontier Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. | 72% | — |
| 2 p.m. | — | 80% |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: September (83%). Worst: July (66%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 94 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 70 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 61 | — | — |
| Thursday | 99 | — | — |
| Friday | 93 | — | — |
| Saturday | 112 | 78% | 0.0% |
| Sunday | 112 | 74% | 0.9% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: airline 2
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 2185 | 10:20 a.m. | 159 | 77% | 0.0% | −2 min | United Airlines |
| F9 3930 | 2:46 p.m. | 222 | 81% | 0.9% | −12 min | Frontier Airlines |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
Questions
How often are flights from DEN to PNS on time?
74% of 641 scheduled flights from Denver, CO to Pensacola, FL arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.3% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly DEN to PNS?
Flights scheduled to leave at 2 p.m. were the most reliable (76% on time). The 10 a.m. departures were the least (72%).
Which airline is most on time from DEN to PNS?
Frontier Airlines: 80% of its 223 flights on the route arrived on time. United Airlines: 74%. Southwest Airlines: 67%.
What month has the most delays from DEN to PNS?
July (66% on time). The best month is September (83%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- PNS → DEN (return)
- Denver (DEN) delays by hour
- Flights into Pensacola (PNS)
- United Airlines on-time record
- Frontier Airlines on-time record
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.