Chicago to Pensacola (MDW–PNS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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8:10 AM
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10:25 AM
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2h 15m
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8:25 AM
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10:40 AM
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WN Southwest
7S7
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11:05 AM
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7M8
2:50 PM
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Chicago to Pensacola
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 782 mi 2h 15m nonstop 49 1-stop hubs

MDW–PNS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 782 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore MDW Routes PNS Routes MDW Live Flights PNS Live Flights MDW Delays PNS Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–PNS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 3 737, 7S7 2h15 85% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (3 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, MDW to PNS direction.
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to PNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,469
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Pensacola from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Pensacola International Airport.
Metric MDW→PNS ORD→PNS
Distance from MDW – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 3 50
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 26m
Departure OTP 85% –
Chicago (ORD) to Pensacola flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW 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 Chicago.
MDW: CDT · PNS: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Pensacola.
Distance & Flight Time
782 mi / 1,259 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m.
Facts

MDW–PNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Pensacola route.
Route details
Distance782 mi / 1,259 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections49 hubs
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 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 MDW to PNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Pensacola International Airport take approximately 2h 15m. The route covers 782 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from MDW to PNS. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIT, LUK, BHM, IAD, RVS, SUS, TEB, PBI, EYW, SRQ, OMA, ROC, TUL, ORD, SAT, IAH, CLL, SLC, SEF, SCF, BOS, LIR, PLS, STT, EWR, LAS, LAX, ATL, DAL, HOU, MIA, TPA, MCO, BNA, FLL, CLT, MCI, DCA, RDU, DEN, AUS, STL, PHL, LGA, DFW, MEM, TYS, TLH and PIE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PNS to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD. 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 MDW to PNS

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MDW to PNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to PNS ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 782 miles (1,259 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PIT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).