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

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488 mi airlines 91/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AC3206
AC Air Canada
E145
8:00 AM
CDT TB
9:40 AM
EDT
1h 40m
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UA4293
UA United
E145
11:58 AM
CDT TB
1:30 PM
EDT
0h 32m
M T W T F S S
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CM1657
CM Copa
ERJ
2:20 PM
CDT TB
4:02 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AC3208
AC Air Canada
E145
2:40 PM
CDT TB
4:22 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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UA4869
UA United
ERJ
3:11 PM
CDT TB
5:06 PM
EDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AC4273
AC Air Canada
737
4:30 PM
CDT TC
6:08 PM
EDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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UA6160
UA United
E75L
5:32 PM
CDT TB
7:13 PM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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CM1656
CM Copa
E7W
5:32 PM
CDT TE
7:13 PM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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UA6159
UA United
E7W
6:18 PM
CDT TB
8:00 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AC3204
AC Air Canada
319
6:35 PM
CDT TC
8:15 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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CM1658
CM Copa
738
7:50 PM
CDT TC
9:30 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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UA1102
UA United
738
7:50 PM
CDT TE
9:30 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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UA497
UA United
738
8:18 PM
CDT TC
9:57 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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CM1662
CM Copa
738
6:30 AM
EDT
8:22 AM
CDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
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UA1823
UA United
738
6:30 AM
EDT
8:22 AM
CDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
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AC3205
AC Air Canada
319
6:35 AM
EDT
8:28 AM
CDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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CM1663
CM Copa
E75L
9:12 AM
EDT
11:13 AM
CDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AC4560
AC Air Canada
E7W
9:12 AM
EDT
11:13 AM
CDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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UA4001
UA United
E7W
9:12 AM
EDT
11:13 AM
CDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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UA4258
UA United
E145
10:29 AM
EDT
12:31 PM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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AC3207
AC Air Canada
ERJ
10:29 AM
EDT
12:31 PM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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CM1664
CM Copa
ERJ
10:29 AM
EDT
12:31 PM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3203
AC Air Canada
E145
5:08 PM
EDT
7:10 PM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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UA3999
UA United
6:50 PM
EDT
8:38 PM
CDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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UA4303
UA United
ERJ
10:53 PM
EDT
12:35 AM+1
CDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
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Houston to Pensacola
3 carriers, 91 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 91 Flights/wk 488 mi 0h 32m nonstop +1h ahead 34 1-stop hubs

IAH–PNS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Air Canada and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 488 miles in approximately 0h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–PNS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 42 738, E145, E75L, E7W, ERJ 0h32-1h42 50% Star Alliance
AC Air Canada 28 319, 737, E145 1h38-1h42 50% Star Alliance
CM Copa Airlines 21 738, E7W, ERJ 1h40-1h42 50% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AC
737 Boeing 737-700 – AC
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM, UA
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AC, UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – CM, UA
ERJ Embraer ERJ-135/140/145 – CM, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + CM + UA (91 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, IAH to PNS direction.
Mon
13
flights
Tue
13
flights
Wed
13
flights
Thu
13
flights
Fri
13
flights
Sat
13
flights
Sun
13
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
91
Outbound / wk
78
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to PNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,845
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
IAH → PNS
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
Return
PNS → IAH
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → PNS delays →

Other ways to reach Pensacola from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Pensacola International Airport.
Metric IAH→PNS HOU→PNS AUS→PNS
Distance from IAH 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2 1
Weekly flights 91 15 10
Flight time 0h 32m 1h 25m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Pensacola International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Pensacola.
Distance & Flight Time
488 mi / 785 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 32m to 1h 42m.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

IAH–PNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Pensacola route.
Route details
Distance488 mi / 785 km
Flight time0h 32m to 1h 42m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights91 out / 78 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: PNS
IATA / ICAOPNS / KPNS
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation121 ft / 37 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to PNS flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Pensacola International Airport take approximately 0h 32m to 1h 42m. The route covers 488 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Copa Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 91 nonstop flights per week from IAH to PNS. The return direction has about 78 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LFT, BHM, DAL, TUL, PIT, SRQ, IAD, SCF, SLC, EWR, LAS, PLS, LAX, MCO, DEN, ATL, TPA, ORD, MCI, DFW, AUS, BNA, STL, FLL, DCA, MEM, LGA, XNA, PHL, MIA, MDW, CLT, RDU and TYS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Pensacola is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from PNS to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU 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 IAH to PNS

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With 91 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAH to PNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to PNS ranges from 0 hours 32 minutes to 1 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 488 miles (785 km). There are approximately 91 weekly flights outbound and 78 return, totaling 169 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 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 (HOU) and Austin (AUS).