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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN313
WN Southwest
737
6:55 PM
CDT T2
8:20 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN649
WN Southwest
7S7
8:35 PM
CDT
10:05 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN460
WN Southwest
737
5:30 AM
CDT
7:14 AM
CDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN30
WN Southwest
737
11:15 AM
CDT
1:00 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3441
WN Southwest
7M8
5:55 PM
CDT
7:40 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Houston to Pensacola
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 487 mi 1h 4m nonstop 43 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 4m. Beyond nonstop, 43 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 8 737, 7S7 1h25-1h30 64%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (8 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to PNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,099
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.

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 9 119
Flight time 1h 4m 1h 39m 2h 53m
Departure OTP 64%
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Pensacola International Airport.

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 4m to 1h 30m.

HOU–PNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Pensacola route.
Route details
Distance487 mi / 784 km
Flight time1h 4m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 8 return
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: PNS
IATA / ICAOPNS / KPNS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 4m to 1h 30m. The route covers 487 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from HOU to PNS. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LFT, SUS, BHM, SRQ, PBI, EYW, SAT, LUK, TUL, PIT, IAD, OMA, CLT, TEB, SCF, SLC, LIR, ORD, PHL, MIA, EWR, LAS, BOS, LAX, FLL, ATL, MDW, DFW, AUS, RDU, MCO, DAL, BNA, MCI, DCA, STL, TPA, DEN, MEM, IAH, LGA, PIE and TYS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HOU to PNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to PNS ranges from 1 hours 4 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 487 miles (784 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 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), College Station (CLL) and Austin (AUS).