Pensacola to Houston (PNS–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

PNS Airport Page →
487 mi airlines charter/private 9/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 2m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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WN3285
WN Southwest
7M8
5:45 AM
CDT
7:20 AM
CDT
1h 35m
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UD406
UD Hera Flight
7:24 AM
CDT
8:34 AM
CDT
1h 10m
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WN647
WN Southwest
73H
10:00 AM
CDT
11:35 AM
CDT
1h 35m
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WN3395
WN Southwest
737
12:00 PM
CDT
1:30 PM
CDT
1h 30m
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WN1285
WN Southwest
7M8
3:05 PM
CDT
4:45 PM
CDT
1h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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WN4795
WN Southwest
B38M
12:00 PM
CDT T4
1:30 PM
CDT
1h 30m
47%
M T W T F S S
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WN1147
WN Southwest
737
1:40 PM
CDT T2
3:15 PM
CDT
1h 35m
47%
M T W T F S S
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WN1974
WN Southwest
7M8
7:15 PM
CDT
8:45 PM
CDT
1h 30m
47%
M T W T F S S
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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
DAL Dallas 4h WN → WNXE Dallas (DAL) to Houston flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 13m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Houston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 15m AAASAY → AABAEJA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston flights
BNA Nashville 4h 44m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Houston flights
SAT San Antonio 4h 49m MX → LXJWN San Antonio (SAT) to Houston flights
MCO Orlando 4h 50m F9MXNK → WN Orlando (MCO) to Houston flights
STL St Louis 4h 55m WN → WN St Louis (STL) to Houston flights
AUS Austin 5h 4m WN → WN Austin (AUS) to Houston flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 5h 6m EJAMXNK → WN Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Houston flights
MEM Memphis 5h 9m MX → WN Memphis (MEM) to Houston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Pensacola to Houston
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 487 mi 1h 35m nonstop

PNS–HOU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Hera Flight lead the route. The flight covers 487 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore PNS Routes HOU Routes PNS Live Flights HOU Live Flights PNS Delays HOU Delays
All flights from Houston (HOU) Houston to Pensacola flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PNS–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 8 737, 73H, 7M8 1h30-1h40 84% – –
UD Hera Flight 1 – 1h10 84% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: UD + WN (9 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PNS to HOU direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PNS to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
MSY ~3h 22m ECP ~3h 55m DAL ~4h 0m IAH ~4h 1m ATL ~4h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,112
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 → HOU
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
67%
Return
HOU → PNS
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PNS delays → HOU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from Pensacola

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric PNS→HOU VPS→HOU DSI→HOU
Distance from PNS – 40 mi 43 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 4
Weekly flights 9 8 1
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 45m 1h 6m
Departure OTP 84% – –
Valparaiso (VPS) to Houston flights · Destin (DSI) to Houston flights · Panama City Beach (ECP) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of PNS with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Houston is 0 hours the same as Pensacola.
PNS: CDT · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Pensacola, it's 6:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
487 mi / 784 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m gate to gate.
Facts

PNS–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pensacola to Houston route.
Route details
Distance487 mi / 784 km
Flight time1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PNS
Full namePensacola International Airport
IATA / ICAOPNS / KPNS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation121 ft / 37 m
Destination: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PNS to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Pensacola International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take about 1h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 487 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from PNS to HOU: Southwest Airlines and Hera Flight.
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 Dallas Love Field, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from HOU to PNS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include VPS, DSI and ECP. 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 HOU

Pensacola International Airport (PNS) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and Hera Flight. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PNS to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PNS to HOU is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 487 miles (784 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valparaiso (VPS), Destin (DSI) and Panama City Beach (ECP).