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

PNS Airport Page →
525 mi airlines charter/private 10/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 31m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
NK373
NK Spirit
320
3:31 PM
CDT
6:18 PM
EDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX2882
MX Mexicana
223
3:34 PM
CDT
6:20 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NK385
NK Spirit
32S
7:15 AM
EDT T4
8:10 AM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX2883
MX Mexicana
223
7:00 PM
EDT
7:46 PM
CDT
1h 46m
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
TPA Tampa 3h 22m MX B6MXNK Tampa (TPA) to Fort Lauderdale flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 59m AFAMDL ADAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Fort Lauderdale flights
BNA Nashville 4h 28m WN ADG4NK Nashville (BNA) to Fort Lauderdale flights
MCO Orlando 4h 37m F9MXNK B6NKWN Orlando (MCO) to Fort Lauderdale flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 52m AA AAF9NK Charlotte (CLT) to Fort Lauderdale flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 56m MX ADB6DL Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Fort Lauderdale flights
IAH Houston 5h 21m ACCMNH ADAVF9 Houston (IAH) to Fort Lauderdale flights
STL St Louis 5h 35m WN WN St Louis (STL) to Fort Lauderdale flights
DAL Dallas 5h 45m WN CREWN Dallas (DAL) to Fort Lauderdale flights
AUS Austin 5h 45m WN ADB6WN Austin (AUS) to Fort Lauderdale flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Pensacola to Fort Lauderdale
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 525 mi 1h 46m nonstop +1h ahead

PNS–FLL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Spirit Airlines and Mexicana lead the route. The flight covers 525 miles in approximately 1h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 1h47 82%
MX Mexicana 2 223 1h46 82%
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – MX
320 Airbus A320 – NK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX + NK (9 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
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PNS to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
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
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
88%
Return
FLL → PNS
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
88%
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 ECP→FLL
Distance from PNS 43 mi 83 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 6
Weekly flights 10 1
Flight time 1h 46m 2h 9m 1h 21m
Departure OTP 82%
Airports within 200 miles of PNS with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Pensacola, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
525 mi / 845 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 46m gate to gate.
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 time1h 46m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 9 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PNS
IATA / ICAOPNS / KPNS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation121 ft / 37 m
Destination: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 about 1h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 525 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from PNS to FLL: Spirit Airlines and Mexicana.
This route has 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 Tampa, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Nashville.
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Pensacola.
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, ECP and GPT. 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 FLL

Pensacola International Airport (PNS) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from Spirit Airlines and Mexicana. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PNS to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PNS to FLL is about 1 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 525 miles (845 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 19 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tampa, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Destin (DSI), Panama City Beach (ECP) and Gulfport (GPT).