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

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WN30
WN Southwest
7S7
8:10 AM
CDT
10:25 AM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1292
WN Southwest
7S7
8:25 AM
CDT
10:40 AM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN2457
WN Southwest
7S7
9:00 AM
CDT
11:15 AM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN2115
WN Southwest
738
12:15 PM
CDT
2:25 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN152
WN Southwest
B38M
4:55 PM
CDT
7:10 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN4580
WN Southwest
7M8
10:20 AM
EDT
12:35 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN3850
WN Southwest
7M8
2:50 PM
EDT
5:10 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN745
WN Southwest
737
4:15 PM
EDT
6:35 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN1083
WN Southwest
73H
4:50 PM
EDT
7:05 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4089
WN Southwest
7M8
5:20 PM
EDT
7:35 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN1929
WN Southwest
B38M
5:25 PM
EDT
7:40 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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Chicago to Pensacola
1 carrier, 10 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 782 mi 2h 10m nonstop +1h ahead 34 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 10m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 10 738, 7S7, B38M 2h10-2h15 75%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (10 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, MDW to PNS direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to PNS.
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One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,398
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
MDW → PNS
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
67%
Return
PNS → MDW
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → PNS delays →

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 2
Weekly flights 10 35
Flight time 2h 10m 1h 25m
Departure OTP 75%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Pensacola International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Pensacola.
Distance & Flight Time
782 mi / 1,259 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m to 2h 15m.

MDW–PNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Pensacola route.
Route details
Distance782 mi / 1,259 km
Flight time2h 10m to 2h 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights10 out / 10 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: PNS
IATA / ICAOPNS / KPNS
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation121 ft / 37 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to PNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Pensacola International Airport take approximately 2h 10m to 2h 15m. The route covers 782 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from MDW to PNS. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIT, BHM, IAD, ROC, TUL, EWR, SRQ, RYY, SLC, SCF, LAS, PLS, IAH, LAX, DFW, MIA, ATL, HOU, MCO, BNA, DAL, DCA, STL, FLL, AUS, PHL, LGA, TPA, DEN, MEM, MCI, CLT, RDU and PIE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Pensacola is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
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 10 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 10 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 782 miles (1,259 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 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).