Pensacola to Charleston (PNS–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

PNS Airport Page →
452 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 29 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 17m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Charleston flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 5m AA → AABAYE Charlotte (CLT) to Charleston flights
BNA Nashville 4h 40m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Charleston flights
HOU Houston 5h 5m UDWN → WN Houston (HOU) to Charleston flights
MIA Miami 5h 20m AABAIB → AAEJA Miami (MIA) to Charleston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 38m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Charleston flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 39m AAAS → AAASEI Philadelphia (PHL) to Charleston flights
IAH Houston 5h 50m ACCMNH → UA Houston (IAH) to Charleston flights
ORD Chicago 5h 57m AANZUA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Charleston flights
LGA New York 6h 13m DL → AADLWS New York (LGA) to Charleston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Pensacola to Charleston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
452 mi 2h nonstop +1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between PNS and CHS, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore PNS Routes CHS Routes PNS Live Flights CHS Live Flights PNS Delays CHS Delays
All flights from Charleston (CHS) Charleston to Pensacola flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PNS to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
ATL ~3h 17m MSY ~3h 58m CLT ~4h 5m BNA ~4h 40m MEM ~5h 4m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,057
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
PNS → CHS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
63%
Return
CHS → PNS
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PNS delays → CHS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Charleston from Pensacola

Nearby airports with service to Charleston International Airport.
Metric PNS→CHS TLH→CHS
Distance from PNS – 169 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 2h 0h 43m
Departure OTP 100% –
Tallahassee (TLH) to Charleston flights
Airports within 200 miles of PNS with service to Charleston International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Pensacola, it's 7:00 PM in Charleston.
Distance & Flight Time
452 mi / 728 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m gate to gate.
Facts

PNS–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pensacola to Charleston route.
Route details
Distance452 mi / 728 km
Flight time2h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PNS
Full namePensacola International Airport
IATA / ICAOPNS / KPNS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation121 ft / 37 m
Destination: CHS
Full nameCharleston International Airport
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PNS to CHS flights.
Nonstop flights from Pensacola International Airport to Charleston International Airport take about 2h gate to gate. The route covers 452 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Nashville.
Charleston is 1 hour ahead of Pensacola.
Yes, return flights from CHS to PNS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TLH. 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 PNS to CHS

Pensacola International Airport (PNS) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PNS to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PNS to CHS is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 452 miles (728 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tallahassee (TLH).