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

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487 mi airlines 15/wk
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WN313
WN Southwest
7S7
6:55 PM
CDT
8:20 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2527
WN Southwest
73H
8:30 PM
CDT
9:55 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN649
WN Southwest
7S7
8:35 PM
CDT
10:05 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1601
WN Southwest
73H
5:45 AM
EDT
7:30 AM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN460
WN Southwest
7S7
6:15 AM
EDT
8:00 AM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN30
WN Southwest
7S7
11:15 AM
EDT
1:00 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3441
WN Southwest
7M8
8:10 PM
EDT
9:50 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Houston to Pensacola
1 carrier, 15 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 487 mi 1h 25m nonstop +1h ahead 30 1-stop hubs

HOU–PNS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 487 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 15 73H, 7S7 1h25-1h30 62%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (15 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, HOU to PNS direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to PNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
992
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
HOU → PNS
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
78%
Return
PNS → HOU
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → PNS delays →

Other ways to reach Pensacola from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Pensacola International Airport.
Metric HOU→PNS IAH→PNS AUS→PNS
Distance from HOU 24 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 15 91 10
Flight time 1h 25m 0h 32m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 62%
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Pensacola International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Pensacola is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
HOU: CDT · PNS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Pensacola.
Distance & Flight Time
487 mi / 784 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m to 1h 30m.

HOU–PNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Pensacola route.
Route details
Distance487 mi / 784 km
Flight time1h 25m to 1h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights15 out / 15 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: PNS
IATA / ICAOPNS / KPNS
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation121 ft / 37 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to PNS flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Pensacola International Airport take approximately 1h 25m to 1h 30m. The route covers 487 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from HOU to PNS. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LFT, BHM, TUL, IAD, PIT, SRQ, SCF, EWR, SLC, LAS, PHL, LAX, ATL, MCO, AUS, IAH, TPA, DAL, MDW, DCA, DFW, STL, BNA, DEN, MCI, MEM, MIA, RDU, LGA and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Pensacola is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
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 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 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HOU to PNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to PNS ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 487 miles (784 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LFT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH) and Austin (AUS).