Houston to Pensacola (HOU–PNS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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487 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 6m ago
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WN4795
WN Southwest
B38M
12:00 PM
CDT T4
1:30 PM
CDT
1h 30m
47%
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WN1147
WN Southwest
737
1:40 PM
CDT T2
3:15 PM
CDT
1h 35m
47%
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WN1974
WN Southwest
7M8
7:15 PM
CDT
8:45 PM
CDT
1h 30m
47%
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WN3285
WN Southwest
7M8
5:45 AM
CDT
7:20 AM
CDT
1h 35m
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UD406
UD Hera Flight
7:24 AM
CDT
8:34 AM
CDT
1h 10m
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WN647
WN Southwest
73H
10:00 AM
CDT
11:35 AM
CDT
1h 35m
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WN3395
WN Southwest
737
12:00 PM
CDT
1:30 PM
CDT
1h 30m
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WN1285
WN Southwest
7M8
3:05 PM
CDT
4:45 PM
CDT
1h 40m
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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
AUS Austin 3h 40m LXJWN → WN Austin (AUS) to Pensacola flights
DAL Dallas 3h 51m CWGEJALBQ → WN Dallas (DAL) to Pensacola flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 5m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Pensacola flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 8m AAASBA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Pensacola flights
BNA Nashville 4h 28m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Pensacola flights
STL St Louis 4h 35m WN → WN St Louis (STL) to Pensacola flights
SAT San Antonio 4h 38m EJAVJAWN → MX San Antonio (SAT) to Pensacola flights
MCO Orlando 5h 5m WN → F9MXNK Orlando (MCO) to Pensacola flights
MDW Chicago 5h 45m WN → EJAWN Chicago (MDW) to Pensacola flights
MIA Miami 5h 55m WN → AAIBPXG Miami (MIA) to Pensacola flights
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Houston to Pensacola
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 487 mi 1h 30m nonstop

HOU–PNS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 487 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore HOU Routes PNS Routes HOU Live Flights PNS Live Flights HOU Delays PNS Delays
All flights from Pensacola (PNS) Pensacola to Houston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HOU–PNS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 7 737, 7M8, B38M 1h30-1h35 60% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HOU to PNS direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to PNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
AUS ~3h 40m DAL ~3h 51m ATL ~4h 5m BHM ~4h 7m DFW ~4h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,086
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
HOU → PNS
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
90%
Return
PNS → HOU
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → PNS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Pensacola from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Pensacola International Airport.
Metric HOU→PNS IAH→PNS CLL→PNS
Distance from HOU – 24 mi 92 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 1
Weekly flights 7 102 –
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 30m 2h 53m
Departure OTP 60% – –
Houston (IAH) to Pensacola flights · College Station (CLL) to Pensacola flights · Austin (AUS) to Pensacola flights
Airports within 200 miles of HOU 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 Houston.
HOU: CDT · PNS: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Pensacola.
Distance & Flight Time
487 mi / 784 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m gate to gate.
Facts

HOU–PNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Pensacola route.
Route details
Distance487 mi / 784 km
Flight time1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 10 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 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 HOU to PNS flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Pensacola International Airport take about 1h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 487 miles.
1 airline operates flights from HOU to PNS: Southwest Airlines.
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 Austin Bergstrom, Dallas Love Field and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from PNS to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH, CLL and AUS. 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 HOU to PNS

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HOU to PNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to PNS is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 487 miles (784 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Austin Bergstrom, Dallas Love Field and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), College Station (CLL) and Austin (AUS).