Pensacola to Denver (PNS–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
UA1001
UA United
738
3:25 PM
CDT
6:00 PM
MDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA540
UA United
7M8
3:50 PM
CDT
6:15 PM
MDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3644
WN Southwest
7M8
3:55 PM
CDT
6:10 PM
MDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1588
UA United
B38M
4:00 PM
CDT
6:25 PM
MDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F92443
F9 Frontier
32Q
7:09 PM
CDT
9:34 PM
MDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F92453
F9 Frontier
32N
7:36 PM
CDT
10:10 PM
MDT
3h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2185
UA United
7M8
10:52 AM
MDT
2:48 PM
CDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN869
WN Southwest
7S7
12:05 PM
MDT
3:50 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2030
WN Southwest
B38M
12:55 PM
MDT
4:40 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3441
WN Southwest
7M8
1:30 PM
MDT
5:15 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4020
WN Southwest
7S7
1:45 PM
MDT
5:30 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F93930+2
F9 Frontier
A21N
2:35 PM
MDT
6:29 PM
CDT
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y42684cs
Y4 Volaris
321
2:35 PM
MDT
6:29 PM
CDT
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Pensacola to Denver
3 carriers, 32 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 32 Flights/wk 1,178 mi 3h 15m nonstop -1h behind 48 1-stop hubs

PNS–DEN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Frontier and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,178 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PNS–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 18 738, 7M8, B38M 3h25-3h35 84% Star Alliance
F9 Frontier 7 32N, 32Q 3h25-3h34 84%
WN Southwest Airlines 7 7M8 3h15 84%
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – F9
32Q Airbus A321neo – F9
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA, WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (18 flights/wk, 56%)
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (14 flights/wk, 44%)
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 DEN direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
32
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PNS to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,846
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 Denver from Pensacola

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric PNS→DEN VPS→DEN ECP→DEN
Distance from PNS 40 mi 83 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 2
Weekly flights 32 2 12
Flight time 3h 15m 3h 30m 3h 25m
Departure OTP 84%
Airports within 200 miles of PNS with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Denver is 1 hour behind Pensacola.
PNS: CDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Pensacola, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,178 mi / 1,896 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 15m to 3h 35m.
Getting from DEN

RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.

Denver Climate

Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.

Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.

PNS–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pensacola to Denver route.
Route details
Distance1,178 mi / 1,896 km
Flight time3h 15m to 3h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights32 out / 27 return
1-stop connections48 hubs
Origin: PNS
IATA / ICAOPNS / KPNS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation121 ft / 37 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PNS to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Pensacola International Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 3h 15m to 3h 35m. The route covers 1,178 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 32 nonstop flights per week from PNS to DEN. The return direction has about 27 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BHM, SGR, MSY, ECP, RVS, HSV, OMA, TYS, CYS, APF, MKE, CMH, CHS, SRQ, INT, IAD, LAS, PBI, EWR, MLI, LAX, NAS, BOS, BFI, SFO, LIR, XNA, RDU, ATL, DAL, HOU, CLT, DFW, STL, FLL, BNA, MIA, ORD, IAH, MDW, MCO, MCI, MEM, AUS, PHL, TPA, LGA and DCA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 1 hour behind Pensacola.
Yes, return flights from DEN to PNS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include VPS, ECP and MGM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 DEN

Pensacola International Airport (PNS) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 32 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PNS to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PNS to DEN ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,178 miles (1,896 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 59 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BHM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valparaiso (VPS), Panama City Beach (ECP) and Montgomery (MGM).