Pensacola to Chicago (PNS–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN3850
WN Southwest
7M8
2:50 PM
CDT
5:10 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1083
WN Southwest
73H
4:50 PM
CDT
7:05 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3057
WN Southwest
7S7
5:05 PM
CDT
7:20 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN30
WN Southwest
737
8:10 AM
CDT
10:25 AM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1292
WN Southwest
737
8:25 AM
CDT
10:40 AM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1106
WN Southwest
7S7
8:50 AM
CDT
11:05 AM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Pensacola to Chicago
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 782 mi 2h 15m nonstop 55 1-stop hubs

PNS–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 782 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 55 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PNS–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 3 73H, 7M8, 7S7 2h15-2h20 82%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (3 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 MDW direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PNS to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,414
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.

Other ways to reach Chicago from Pensacola

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric PNS→MDW VPS→MDW DSI→MDW
Distance from PNS 40 mi 43 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 3 3 1
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 17m 1h 59m
Departure OTP 82%
Airports within 200 miles of PNS with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Pensacola, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
782 mi / 1,259 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m to 2h 20m.

PNS–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pensacola to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance782 mi / 1,259 km
Flight time2h 15m to 2h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections55 hubs
Origin: PNS
IATA / ICAOPNS / KPNS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation121 ft / 37 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PNS to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Pensacola International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 2h 15m to 2h 20m. The route covers 782 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from PNS to MDW. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BHM, HSV, MSY, ECP, XNA, TLH, TYS, YIP, RVS, SGR, DWH, CMH, MKE, APF, IAD, CHS, FOK, EWR, IAH, ACY, OCF, OMA, MNZ, SUA, SRQ, PBI, SEF, CLL, BOS, NAS, MRK, VNY, LAS, LAX, ORD, STL, SFO, ATL, DAL, DFW, BNA, HOU, PHL, CLT, MCI, FLL, TPA, DCA, LGA, MCO, AUS, RDU, MIA, MEM and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MDW to PNS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include VPS, DSI and MOB. 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 MDW

Pensacola International Airport (PNS) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PNS to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PNS to MDW ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 782 miles (1,259 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

55 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BHM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valparaiso (VPS), Destin (DSI) and Mobile (MOB).