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

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796 mi airlines 35/wk
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AA4150
AA American
E75
10:15 AM
CDT T3
12:42 PM
EDT
2h 27m
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AA3795
AA American
E70
10:16 AM
CDT T3
12:39 PM
EDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
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UA2672
UA United
738
10:50 AM
CDT T1
1:16 PM
EDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA3706
AA American
E75
12:22 PM
CDT T3
3:09 PM
EDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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UA752
UA United
738
12:45 PM
CDT T1
3:13 PM
EDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
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UA2171
UA United
320
6:02 PM
CDT T1
8:28 PM
EDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
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UA3904
UA United
7:45 PM
CDT
10:10 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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UA2241
UA United
320
7:00 AM
EDT
9:38 AM
CDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
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UA674
UA United
739
9:10 AM
EDT
11:48 AM
CDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
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UA1108
UA United
738
10:33 AM
EDT
1:15 PM
CDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
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UA3896
UA United
10:40 AM
EDT
1:19 PM
CDT
3h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AA4150
AA American
E75
1:12 PM
EDT
4:01 PM
CDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
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AA3795
AA American
E70
1:15 PM
EDT
4:00 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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UA3897
UA United
2:21 PM
EDT
5:11 PM
CDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
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UA2005
UA United
738
2:52 PM
EDT
5:31 PM
CDT
3h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AA3706
AA American
E75
3:45 PM
EDT
6:09 PM
CDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chicago to Pensacola
2 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 796 mi 1h 25m nonstop +1h ahead 34 1-stop hubs

ORD–PNS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 796 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 34 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
AA American Airlines 21 E70, E75 1h47-2h27 64% Oneworld
UA United Airlines 14 320, 738 1h25-2h28 64% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – UA
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (21 flights/wk, 60%)
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 40%)
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
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
37
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to PNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,149
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
ORD → PNS
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
75%
Return
PNS → ORD
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → PNS delays →

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 1
Weekly flights 35 10
Flight time 1h 25m 2h 10m
Departure OTP 64%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Pensacola International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Pensacola.
Distance & Flight Time
796 mi / 1,281 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m to 2h 28m.
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 time1h 25m to 2h 28m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights35 out / 37 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: PNS
IATA / ICAOPNS / KPNS
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 1h 25m to 2h 28m. The route covers 796 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from ORD to PNS. The return direction has about 37 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIT, BHM, IAD, ROC, TUL, EWR, SRQ, HOU, SCF, SLC, LAS, LAX, ATL, MCO, DCA, MIA, TPA, AUS, BNA, MCI, DFW, IAH, MEM, STL, XNA, CLT, PHL, FLL, LGA, DEN, MDW, RDU, DAL and TYS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Pensacola is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
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 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORD to PNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to PNS ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 28 minutes. The route covers a distance of 796 miles (1,281 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 72 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 (MDW).