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

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737
5:30 AM
CDT
7:14 AM
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1h 44m
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WN30
WN Southwest
737
11:15 AM
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1:00 PM
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1h 45m
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WN3441
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7M8
5:55 PM
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7:40 PM
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WN313
WN Southwest
737
6:55 PM
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7S7
8:35 PM
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Pensacola to Houston
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 487 mi 1h 44m nonstop 49 1-stop hubs

PNS–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 487 miles in approximately 1h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore PNS Routes HOU Routes PNS Live Flights HOU Live Flights PNS Delays HOU Delays
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, 7M8 1h44-1h45 89% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (8 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
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PNS to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,006
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.
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 1 1 3
Weekly flights 8 8 1
Flight time 1h 44m 1h 55m 1h 35m
Departure OTP 89% – –
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 44m to 1h 45m.
Facts

PNS–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pensacola to Houston route.
Route details
Distance487 mi / 784 km
Flight time1h 44m to 1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 9 return
1-stop connections49 hubs
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 approximately 1h 44m to 1h 45m. The route covers 487 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from PNS to HOU. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSY, BHM, ECP, XNA, APF, TYS, CLT, CLL, TLH, SUA, PBI, CHS, INT, SRQ, NAS, MKE, OMA, CMH, ORD, PHL, IAD, EWR, MRK, LIR, BOS, ACY, MLI, VNY, LAS, LAX, SFO, BFI, DFW, ATL, MIA, MEM, BNA, MCO, DAL, TPA, STL, AUS, DEN, DCA, MCI, LGA, MDW, FLL and RDU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 HOU

Pensacola International Airport (PNS) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PNS to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PNS to HOU ranges from 1 hours 44 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 487 miles (784 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MSY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valparaiso (VPS), Destin (DSI) and Panama City Beach (ECP).