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

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AA5087
AA American
CR7
8:30 AM
EDT T2
10:07 AM
EDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5330
AA American
CR7
9:00 AM
EDT T2
10:32 AM
EDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AA5493
AA American
CR9
5:23 PM
EDT T2
6:08 PM
EDT
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4036
AS Alaska
CR9
7:45 PM
EDT T2
9:26 PM
EDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5544
AA American
CR9
7:45 PM
EDT T2
9:26 PM
EDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
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AA5424
AA American
CR9
6:06 AM
EDT
9:28 AM
EDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
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AS4503
AS Alaska
CR7
10:37 AM
EDT
1:59 PM
EDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
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AA5087
AA American
CR7
10:37 AM
EDT
1:59 PM
EDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
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AA5330
AA American
CR7
11:02 AM
EDT
2:31 PM
EDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA5493
AA American
CR9
5:31 PM
EDT
8:48 PM
EDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
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Washington to Pensacola
2 carriers, 34 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 34 Flights/wk 816 mi 0h 45m nonstop 33 1-stop hubs

DCA–PNS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 816 miles in approximately 0h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 27 CR7, CR9 0h45-2h41 26% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 7 CR9 2h41 26% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (34 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
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
34
Outbound / wk
34
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to PNS.
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One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,513
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
26%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
26%
Arriving
72%
Return
PNS → DCA
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Arriving
60%
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
Distance from DCA 23 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 34 1
Flight time 0h 45m 1h 22m
Departure OTP 26%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Pensacola International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Pensacola is 0 hours the same as Washington.
DCA: EDT · PNS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Pensacola.
Distance & Flight Time
816 mi / 1,313 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m to 2h 41m.
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 time0h 45m to 2h 41m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights34 out / 34 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: PNS
IATA / ICAOPNS / KPNS
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 approximately 0h 45m to 2h 41m. The route covers 816 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 34 nonstop flights per week from DCA to PNS. The return direction has about 34 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIT, BHM, ROC, EWR, DAB, SRQ, TUL, SLC, LAS, LAX, MCO, CLT, ATL, MIA, IAH, HOU, XNA, BNA, ORD, RDU, MEM, PHL, MCI, LGA, DFW, TPA, MDW, AUS, STL, DAL, FLL, DEN and TYS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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. 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 and Alaska Airlines. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DCA to PNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to PNS ranges from 0 hours 45 minutes to 2 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 816 miles (1,313 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 34 return, totaling 68 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PIT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD).