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

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487 mi airlines 15/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 8h ago
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WN1601
WN Southwest
73H
5:45 AM
EDT
7:30 AM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN460
WN Southwest
7S7
6:15 AM
EDT
8:00 AM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN30
WN Southwest
7S7
11:15 AM
EDT
1:00 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3441
WN Southwest
7M8
8:10 PM
EDT
9:50 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN313
WN Southwest
7S7
6:55 PM
CDT
8:20 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2527
WN Southwest
73H
8:30 PM
CDT
9:55 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN649
WN Southwest
7S7
8:35 PM
CDT
10:05 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Pensacola to Houston
1 carrier, 15 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 487 mi 1h 40m nonstop -1h behind 30 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 40m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 15 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h40-1h45 50%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (15 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 HOU direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PNS to HOU.
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One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,013
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 → HOU
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
67%
Return
HOU → PNS
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PNS delays → HOU delays →

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 1
Weekly flights 15 12 1
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 55m 2h 31m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of PNS with service to William P. Hobby Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Houston is 1 hour behind Pensacola.
PNS: EDT · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Pensacola, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
487 mi / 784 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m to 1h 45m.

PNS–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pensacola to Houston route.
Route details
Distance487 mi / 784 km
Flight time1h 40m to 1h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights15 out / 15 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: PNS
IATA / ICAOPNS / KPNS
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation121 ft / 37 m
Destination: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PNS to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Pensacola International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 1h 40m to 1h 45m. The route covers 487 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from PNS to HOU. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BHM, SRQ, TYS, CLT, CMH, IAD, PHL, EWR, MRK, RDU, FLL, ORD, LAS, SFO, MEM, DFW, STL, ATL, BNA, MSY, MIA, DAL, TPA, AUS, MCO, MCI, MDW, DCA, DEN and LGA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour behind Pensacola.
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. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PNS to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PNS to HOU ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 487 miles (784 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BHM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valparaiso (VPS), Destin (DSI) and Panama City Beach (ECP).