Birmingham to Pensacola (BHM–PNS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

BHM Airport Page →
215 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 16 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 1m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Pensacola flights
BNA Nashville 3h 13m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Pensacola flights
DAL Dallas 4h 35m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Pensacola flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 37m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Pensacola flights
IAH Houston 4h 38m ACCMNH → ACCMNZ Houston (IAH) to Pensacola flights
MIA Miami 4h 40m AAG3IB → AAG3 Miami (MIA) to Pensacola flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 52m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Pensacola flights
ORD Chicago 5h 47m AAACAS → NZUA Chicago (ORD) to Pensacola flights
MCO Orlando 5h 54m WN → F9Y4 Orlando (MCO) to Pensacola flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 34m AABAQR → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Pensacola flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Birmingham to Pensacola
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 215 mi 0h 44m nonstop

BHM–PNS had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 215 miles in 0h 44m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps BHM Routes PNS Routes BHM Live Flights PNS Live Flights BHM Delays PNS Delays
All flights from Pensacola (PNS) Pensacola to Birmingham flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop BHM–PNS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BHM to PNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
ATL ~3h 1m BNA ~3h 13m DAL ~4h 35m CLT ~4h 37m IAH ~4h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
419
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BHM → PNS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
PNS → BHM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BHM delays → PNS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Pensacola from Birmingham

Nearby airports with service to Pensacola International Airport.
Metric BHM→PNS MSL→PNS ATL→PNS
Distance from BHM – 95 mi 134 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 12
Weekly flights – 2 181
Flight time 0h 44m 1h 25m 1h 2m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Muscle Shoals (MSL) to Pensacola flights · Atlanta (ATL) to Pensacola flights · Atlanta (PDK) to Pensacola flights
Airports within 200 miles of BHM with service to Pensacola International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Pensacola is 0 hours the same as Birmingham.
BHM: CDT · PNS: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, it's 6:00 PM in Pensacola.
Distance & Flight Time
215 mi / 346 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 44m gate to gate.
Facts

BHM–PNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Birmingham to Pensacola route.
Route details
Distance215 mi / 346 km
Flight time0h 44m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BHM
Full nameBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m
Destination: PNS
Full namePensacola International Airport
IATA / ICAOPNS / KPNS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation121 ft / 37 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BHM to PNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Pensacola International Airport take about 0h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 215 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from BHM to PNS: Southwest Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 44m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Dallas Love Field.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to PNS and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from PNS to BHM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MSL, ATL and PDK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BHM to PNS

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS) had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

BHM to PNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BHM to PNS is about 0 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 215 miles (346 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Muscle Shoals (MSL), Atlanta (ATL) and Atlanta (PDK).