New Orleans to Pensacola (MSY–PNS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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187 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 21 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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✈ Nonstop

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHL Philadelphia 23h 24m AAQR → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Pensacola flights
DEN Denver 23h 24m ACF9UA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Pensacola flights
IAH Houston 23h 24m ACCMEK → ACCMNZ Houston (IAH) to Pensacola flights
MCI Kansas City 23h 24m WN → WN Kansas City (MCI) to Pensacola flights
DCA Washington 23h 24m AAWN → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Pensacola flights
BNA Nashville 23h 24m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Pensacola flights
MIA Miami 23h 24m AAATBA → AAG3 Miami (MIA) to Pensacola flights
MCO Orlando 23h 24m EJAF9MX → F9Y4 Orlando (MCO) to Pensacola flights
STL St Louis 23h 24m WN → WN St Louis (STL) to Pensacola flights
ATL Atlanta 23h 24m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Pensacola flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New Orleans to Pensacola
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 187 mi 23h 24m nonstop

MSY–PNS had nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 187 miles in 23h 24m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps MSY Routes PNS Routes MSY Live Flights PNS Live Flights MSY Delays PNS Delays
All flights from Pensacola (PNS) Pensacola to New Orleans flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MSY–PNS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 100% Oneworld –
UA United Airlines 0 – – 100% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to PNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~23h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
PHL ~23h 24m SAT ~23h 24m DEN ~23h 24m IAH ~23h 24m MCI ~23h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
897
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
MSY → PNS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
PNS → MSY
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays → PNS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Pensacola from New Orleans

Nearby airports with service to Pensacola International Airport.
Metric MSY→PNS LFT→PNS MOB→PNS
Distance from MSY – 104 mi 130 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 3
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 23h 24m 1h 2m 0h 25m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Lafayette (LFT) to Pensacola flights · Mobile (MOB) to Pensacola flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSY 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 New Orleans.
MSY: CDT · PNS: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 6:00 PM in Pensacola.
Distance & Flight Time
187 mi / 300 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 23h 24m gate to gate.
Facts

MSY–PNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Pensacola route.
Route details
Distance187 mi / 300 km
Flight time23h 24m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 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 MSY to PNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Pensacola International Airport take about 23h 24m gate to gate. The route covers 187 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from MSY to PNS: American Airlines and United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 23h 24m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Philadelphia, Denver and George Bush Intercontinental.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to PNS and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from PNS to MSY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LFT and MOB. 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 MSY to PNS

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS) had nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MSY to PNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to PNS is about 23 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 187 miles (300 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Philadelphia, Denver and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lafayette (LFT) and Mobile (MOB).