Muscle Shoals to Pensacola (MSL–PNS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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LF3908
LF Contour Airlines
E135
12:50 PM
CDT
2:15 PM
CDT
1h 25m
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LF3909
LF Contour Airlines
ERJ
3:00 PM
CDT
4:25 PM
CDT
1h 25m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
CLT Charlotte 4h 19m LF → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Pensacola flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Muscle Shoals to Pensacola
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 296 mi 1h 25m nonstop

MSL–PNS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Contour Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 296 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore MSL Routes PNS Routes MSL Live Flights PNS Live Flights PNS Delays
All flights from Pensacola (PNS) Pensacola to Muscle Shoals flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSL–PNS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LF Contour Airlines 2 E135 1h25 – – –
Aircraft on this route
E135 Embraer ERJ-135 – LF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF (2 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, MSL to PNS direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSL to PNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
CLT ~4h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
22
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSL → PNS
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
Return
PNS → MSL
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PNS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Pensacola from Muscle Shoals

Nearby airports with service to Pensacola International Airport.
Metric MSL→PNS BHM→PNS BNA→PNS
Distance from MSL – 95 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 2 1 40
Flight time 1h 25m 0h 44m 1h 20m
Birmingham (BHM) to Pensacola flights · Nashville (BNA) to Pensacola flights · Memphis (MEM) to Pensacola flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSL 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 Muscle Shoals.
MSL: CDT · PNS: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Muscle Shoals, it's 6:00 PM in Pensacola.
Distance & Flight Time
296 mi / 477 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m gate to gate.
Facts

MSL–PNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Muscle Shoals to Pensacola route.
Route details
Distance296 mi / 477 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSL
Full nameNorthwest Alabama Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOMSL / KMSL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation551 ft / 168 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 MSL to PNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Northwest Alabama Regional Airport to Pensacola International Airport take about 1h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 296 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MSL to PNS: Contour Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas.
Yes, return flights from PNS to MSL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BHM, BNA and MEM. 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 MSL to PNS

Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS) are connected by nonstop service from Contour Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSL to PNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSL to PNS is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 296 miles (477 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Birmingham (BHM), Nashville (BNA) and Memphis (MEM).