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

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796 mi airlines 45/wk
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Flight Schedule 14 flights Verified 41m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA4150
AA American
E75
10:15 AM
CDT T3
12:42 PM
CDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2672+1
UA United
738
10:40 AM
CDT T1
1:09 PM
CDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2767cs
NZ Air New Zealand
738
10:50 AM
CDT T1
1:16 PM
CDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4023
AA American
E75
12:01 PM
CDT T3
2:31 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5407
UA United
E75L
2:15 PM
CDT T2
4:53 PM
CDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2769cs
NZ Air New Zealand
319
6:02 PM
CDT T1
8:28 PM
CDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2171+1
UA United
738
6:10 PM
CDT T1
8:38 PM
CDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5468
UA United
E7W
6:54 AM
CDT
9:45 AM
CDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2768+2
NZ Air New Zealand
319
7:00 AM
CDT
9:38 AM
CDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4150
AA American
E75
1:12 PM
CDT
4:01 PM
CDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2005+2
UA United
737
2:15 PM
CDT
4:57 PM
CDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2766cs
NZ Air New Zealand
738
2:18 PM
CDT
4:57 PM
CDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4023
AA American
E75
3:06 PM
CDT
5:56 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5478
UA United
E7W
5:55 PM
CDT
8:49 PM
CDT
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chicago to Pensacola
2 carriers, 45 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 45 Flights/wk 796 mi 2h 26m nonstop 46 1-stop hubs

ORD–PNS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 796 miles in approximately 2h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–PNS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: NZ 17 738, E75L 2h28-2h38 48% Star Alliance NZ
AA American Airlines 14 E75 2h27-2h30 48% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – NZ
738 Boeing 737-800 – NZ, UA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (17 flights/wk, 55%)
Oneworld: AA (14 flights/wk, 45%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to PNS direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
45
Outbound / wk
37
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to PNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,246
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.

Other ways to reach Pensacola from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Pensacola International Airport.
Metric ORD→PNS MDW→PNS
Distance from ORD 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 45 3
Flight time 2h 26m 2h 15m
Departure OTP 48%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Pensacola International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Pensacola is 0 hours the same as Chicago.
ORD: CDT · PNS: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Pensacola.
Distance & Flight Time
796 mi / 1,281 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 26m to 2h 38m.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

ORD–PNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Pensacola route.
Route details
Distance796 mi / 1,281 km
Flight time2h 26m to 2h 38m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights45 out / 37 return
1-stop connections46 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: PNS
IATA / ICAOPNS / KPNS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation121 ft / 37 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to PNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pensacola International Airport take approximately 2h 26m to 2h 38m. The route covers 796 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 45 nonstop flights per week from ORD to PNS. The return direction has about 37 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, PIT, BHM, LUK, TEB, MDW, IAD, PBI, SRQ, HOU, ROC, EYW, TUL, SAT, SLC, SCF, BOS, CLL, LIR, PLS, LAS, STT, LAX, ATL, FLL, MEM, TPA, AUS, BNA, IAH, DCA, MCO, PHL, MCI, CLT, XNA, DFW, STL, RDU, DEN, MIA, EWR, LGA, DAL, TYS and PIE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PNS to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW. 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 ORD to PNS

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 45 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORD to PNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to PNS ranges from 2 hours 26 minutes to 2 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 796 miles (1,281 km). There are approximately 45 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 82 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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