Pensacola to Fort Lauderdale (PNS–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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525 mi airlines 7/wk
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NK1657
NK Spirit
320
2:15 PM
EDT
4:57 PM
EDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NK1656
NK Spirit
320
12:27 PM
EDT T4
1:16 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Pensacola to Fort Lauderdale
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 525 mi 2h 42m nonstop 33 1-stop hubs

PNS–FLL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Spirit Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 525 miles in approximately 2h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PNS–FLL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NK Spirit Airlines 7 320 2h42 50%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – NK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: NK (7 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 FLL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PNS to FLL.
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One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,548
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 → FLL
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
43%
Return
FLL → PNS
17%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
17%
Arriving
33%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PNS delays → FLL delays →

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Pensacola

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric PNS→FLL DSI→FLL GPT→FLL
Distance from PNS 43 mi 112 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 7 1
Flight time 2h 42m 2h 9m 1h 50m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of PNS with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Fort Lauderdale is 0 hours the same as Pensacola.
PNS: EDT · FLL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Pensacola, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
525 mi / 845 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 42m.
Getting from FLL

Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.

Fort Lauderdale Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.

Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.

PNS–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pensacola to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance525 mi / 845 km
Flight time2h 42m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: PNS
IATA / ICAOPNS / KPNS
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation121 ft / 37 m
Destination: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PNS to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Pensacola International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take approximately 2h 42m. The route covers 525 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Spirit Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from PNS to FLL. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TLH, SGR, BHM, TYS, CMH, EWR, IAD, MKE, RDU, LAS, MEM, SFO, XNA, ATL, MCO, MSY, HOU, IAH, PHL, CLT, TPA, STL, DFW, DAL, AUS, BNA, MCI, ORD, DCA, MDW, LGA, DEN and MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FLL to PNS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DSI, GPT 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 FLL

Pensacola International Airport (PNS) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from Spirit Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PNS to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PNS to FLL ranges from 2 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 525 miles (845 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TLH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Destin (DSI), Gulfport (GPT) and Montgomery (MGM).