Pensacola to Charlotte (PNS–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

PNS Airport Page →
488 mi airlines charter/private 36/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 15 flights Verified 48m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA5548
AA American
CR9
6:45 AM
CDT
9:42 AM
EDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3215
Seat map
AA American
320 Seat map
8:18 AM
CDT
11:04 AM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2476
Seat map
AA American
319 Seat map
11:57 AM
CDT
2:22 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3570
Starts Oct 5
AA American
E75
12:49 PM
CDT
3:39 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5526
AA American
CR9
1:04 PM
CDT
3:59 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5038
Seat map
AA American
CR9 Seat map
4:34 PM
CDT
7:29 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5617
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
CR9 Seat map
4:45 PM
CDT
7:40 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2476
Seat map
AA American
319 Seat map
9:30 AM
EDT
10:18 AM
CDT
1h 48m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3570
Starts Oct 5
AA American
E75
11:25 AM
EDT
12:19 PM
CDT
1h 54m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5288
Seat map
AA American
CR9 Seat map
11:30 AM
EDT
12:20 PM
CDT
1h 50m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5617
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
CR9 Seat map
3:21 PM
EDT
4:14 PM
CDT
1h 53m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5038
AA American
CR9
4:24 PM
EDT
5:12 PM
CDT
1h 48m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5429
AA American
CR9
6:51 PM
EDT
7:45 PM
CDT
1h 54m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3131
Seat map
AA American
320 Seat map
9:34 PM
EDT
10:10 PM
CDT
1h 36m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3038
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
320 Seat map
11:06 PM
EDT
11:49 PM
CDT
1h 43m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 18m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Charlotte flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 3h 45m MX AAIB Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Charlotte flights
BNA Nashville 3h 46m WN AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Charlotte flights
MCO Orlando 4h 12m F9MX AAF9G3 Orlando (MCO) to Charlotte flights
STL St Louis 4h 29m WN AABAWN St Louis (STL) to Charlotte flights
TPA Tampa 4h 31m MX AAIB Tampa (TPA) to Charlotte flights
MIA Miami 4h 56m AABAG3 AABAF9 Miami (MIA) to Charlotte flights
DCA Washington 5h 21m AA AAASBA Washington (DCA) to Charlotte flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 26m AAAS AAASBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Charlotte flights
IAH Houston 5h 35m ACCMNH AAEJAF9 Houston (IAH) to Charlotte flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Pensacola to Charlotte
1 carrier, 36 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 488 mi 1h 55m nonstop +1h ahead

PNS–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 488 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PNS–CLT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 36 319, 320, CR9, E75 1h25-1h57 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
320 Airbus A320 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (36 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PNS to CLT direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
36
Outbound / wk
49
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PNS to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,718
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
PNS → CLT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
CLT → PNS
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PNS delays → CLT delays →

Other ways to reach Charlotte from Pensacola

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric PNS→CLT VPS→CLT DSI→CLT
Distance from PNS 40 mi 43 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 36 54
Flight time 1h 55m 1h 45m 1h 16m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of PNS with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Pensacola, it's 7:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
488 mi / 786 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m gate to gate.
Getting from CLT

No rail connects CLT to the city. Uber and Lyft to Uptown Charlotte cost $18–30 (15–20 minutes). Taxis are metered, slightly more expensive.CATS Route 5 bus runs to downtown ($2.20, 45 min). Rental cars are in an on-site facility attached to the terminal. The airport's single main terminal with concourses A–E is connected by an underground people mover; clear security at your concourse, not at the central checkpoint, to save time.

Charlotte Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Charlotte sits in a region with high storm frequency. Winters are generally mild (1–10°C) but ice storms hit 2–4 times per year and are highly disruptive since Charlotte has limited de-icing infrastructure.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most stable season. Snow is rare but the city is poorly equipped to handle it when it arrives.

PNS–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pensacola to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance488 mi / 786 km
Flight time1h 55m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights36 out / 49 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PNS
IATA / ICAOPNS / KPNS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation121 ft / 37 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PNS to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from Pensacola International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take about 1h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 488 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PNS to CLT: American Airlines.
This route has frequent daily 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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Raleigh-Durham and Nashville.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CLT 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.
Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of Pensacola.
Yes, return flights from CLT to PNS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include VPS, DSI 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 PNS to CLT

Pensacola International Airport (PNS) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 36 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PNS to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PNS to CLT is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 488 miles (786 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 85 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Raleigh-Durham and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valparaiso (VPS), Destin (DSI) and Mobile (MOB).