Washington to Pensacola (DCA–PNS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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816 mi airlines charter/private 43/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 17 flights Verified 36m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA5607+1
AA American
CR7
8:20 AM
EDT T2
9:56 AM
CDT
2h 36m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5599
AA American
CR7
8:23 AM
EDT T2
10:00 AM
CDT
2h 37m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4528
AA American
E75
8:24 AM
EDT T2
9:57 AM
CDT
2h 33m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5324
AA American
CR7
1:34 PM
EDT T2
3:09 PM
CDT
2h 35m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3742
AA American
E75
1:44 PM
EDT T2
3:17 PM
CDT
2h 33m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5623
AA American
CR7
2:55 PM
EDT T2
4:30 PM
CDT
2h 35m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4036cs
AS Alaska
CR9
7:21 PM
EDT T2
9:00 PM
CDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5544+2
AA American
CR9
7:21 PM
EDT T2
9:00 PM
CDT
2h 39m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5424
AA American
CR9
6:00 AM
CDT
9:30 AM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4564cs
AS Alaska
CR7
10:26 AM
CDT
1:59 PM
EDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5607+1
AA American
CR7
10:26 AM
CDT
1:59 PM
EDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5599
AA American
CR7
10:30 AM
CDT
1:59 PM
EDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4528
AA American
E75
10:30 AM
CDT
1:59 PM
EDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5278
AA American
CR7
11:06 AM
CDT
2:39 PM
EDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5324
AA American
CR7
3:43 PM
CDT
7:15 PM
EDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5623
AA American
CR7
5:00 PM
CDT
8:39 PM
EDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3742
AA American
E75
6:15 PM
CDT
9:25 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 51m AAAFAM AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Pensacola flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 10m AAASBA AA Charlotte (CLT) to Pensacola flights
BNA Nashville 4h 10m AADLWN WN Nashville (BNA) to Pensacola flights
MEM Memphis 4h 36m AA MX Memphis (MEM) to Pensacola flights
STL St Louis 4h 45m AAWN WN St Louis (STL) to Pensacola flights
MDW Chicago 4h 53m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Pensacola flights
MCO Orlando 5h 9m AAASB6 F9MXY4 Orlando (MCO) to Pensacola flights
LGA New York 5h 18m AADLWS AADL New York (LGA) to Pensacola flights
DTW Detroit 5h 31m AAAFAM DL Detroit (DTW) to Pensacola flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 5h 35m AAADB6 MX Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Pensacola flights
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Washington to Pensacola
1 carrier, 43 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 816 mi 2h 36m nonstop -1h behind

DCA–PNS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 816 miles in approximately 2h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–PNS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AS 36 CR7, CR9, E75 2h33-2h39 81% Oneworld AS
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, AS
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (36 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DCA to PNS direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
43
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to PNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,481
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DCA → PNS
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Arriving
92%
Return
PNS → DCA
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays → PNS delays →

Other ways to reach Pensacola from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Pensacola International Airport.
Metric DCA→PNS IAD→PNS BWI→PNS
Distance from DCA 23 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 43 1
Flight time 2h 36m 0h 59m 2h 20m
Departure OTP 81%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Pensacola International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Pensacola is 1 hour behind Washington.
DCA: EDT · PNS: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 5:00 PM in Pensacola.
Distance & Flight Time
816 mi / 1,313 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 36m gate to gate.
Getting to DCA

The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.

DCA–PNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Pensacola route.
Route details
Distance816 mi / 1,313 km
Flight time2h 36m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights43 out / 42 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: PNS
IATA / ICAOPNS / KPNS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation121 ft / 37 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to PNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Pensacola International Airport take about 2h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 816 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DCA to PNS: American Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Nashville.
Pensacola is 1 hour behind Washington.
Yes, return flights from PNS to DCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD and BWI. 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 DCA to PNS

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 43 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DCA to PNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to PNS is about 2 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 816 miles (1,313 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 85 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD) and Baltimore (BWI).