Denver to Pensacola (DEN–PNS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DEN Airport Page →
1,178 mi airlines charter/private 25/wk
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Flight Schedule 14 flights Verified 11m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA2185
UA United
738
10:24 AM
MDT
2:08 PM
CDT
2h 44m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1285
WN Southwest
7M8
10:35 AM
MDT
2:25 PM
CDT
2h 50m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1657
WN Southwest
73H
1:00 PM
MDT
4:50 PM
CDT
2h 50m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2264
WN Southwest
B38M
1:45 PM
MDT
5:40 PM
CDT
2h 55m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2452
WN Southwest
B38M
2:05 PM
MDT
5:50 PM
CDT
2h 45m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
F93930+2
F9 Frontier
A20N
2:46 PM
MDT
6:48 PM
CDT
3h 2m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y42684cs
Y4 Volaris
321
2:46 PM
MDT
6:48 PM
CDT
3h 2m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN9005
WN Southwest
2:54 PM
MDT
6:08 PM
CDT
2h 14m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3616
WN Southwest
7M8
2:35 PM
CDT
4:38 PM
MDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1001
UA United
738
4:15 PM
CDT
6:18 PM
MDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1514
WN Southwest
B38M
5:05 PM
CDT
7:10 PM
MDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1881
WN Southwest
737
5:15 PM
CDT
7:20 PM
MDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN527
WN Southwest
7M8
6:34 PM
CDT
8:35 PM
MDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F92443
F9 Frontier
32Q
7:26 PM
CDT
9:49 PM
MDT
3h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
DAL Dallas 4h 25m LXJWN WN Dallas (DAL) to Pensacola flights
MCI Kansas City 4h 45m ACF9UA WN Kansas City (MCI) to Pensacola flights
BNA Nashville 4h 46m F9UAWN WN Nashville (BNA) to Pensacola flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 48m AAACAV AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Pensacola flights
STL St Louis 4h 53m F9UAWN WN St Louis (STL) to Pensacola flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 1m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Pensacola flights
IAH Houston 5h 8m 8CACAV ACCMEK Houston (IAH) to Pensacola flights
SAT San Antonio 5h 8m F9UAWN MX San Antonio (SAT) to Pensacola flights
HOU Houston 5h 10m EJAWN WN Houston (HOU) to Pensacola flights
AUS Austin 5h 36m ACDLF9 WN Austin (AUS) to Pensacola flights
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Denver to Pensacola
3 carriers, 25 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,178 mi 2h 50m nonstop +1h ahead

DEN–PNS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,178 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–PNS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 9 73H, 7M8, B38M 2h14-2h55 78%
UA United Airlines 7 738 2h44 78% Star Alliance
F9 Frontier Also: Y4 5 A20N 3h02 78% Y4
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – Y4
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
A20N Airbus A320neo – F9
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (14 flights/wk, 67%)
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to PNS direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
25
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to PNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,974
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
DEN → PNS
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
78%
Return
PNS → DEN
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → PNS delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Pensacola is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
DEN: MDT · PNS: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 7:00 PM in Pensacola.
Distance & Flight Time
1,178 mi / 1,896 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m gate to gate.
Getting to DEN

RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.

DEN–PNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Pensacola route.
Route details
Distance1,178 mi / 1,896 km
Flight time2h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights25 out / 19 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: PNS
IATA / ICAOPNS / KPNS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation121 ft / 37 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to PNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Pensacola International Airport take about 2h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,178 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from DEN to PNS: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier.
This route has 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 Dallas Love Field, Kansas City and Nashville.
Pensacola is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from PNS to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 DEN to PNS

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DEN to PNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to PNS is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,178 miles (1,896 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 44 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, Kansas City and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.