Pensacola to Muscle Shoals (PNS–MSL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 1 hub
CLT Charlotte 5h 3m AA → LF Charlotte (CLT) to Muscle Shoals flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Pensacola to Muscle Shoals
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 296 mi 1h 25m nonstop

PNS–MSL had nonstop service from Contour Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 296 miles in 1h 25m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PNS–MSL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LF Contour Airlines 1 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PNS to MSL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
CLT ~5h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
20
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 → MSL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
MSL → PNS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PNS delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Pensacola, it's 6:00 PM in Muscle Shoals.
Distance & Flight Time
296 mi / 477 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m gate to gate.
Facts

PNS–MSL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pensacola to Muscle Shoals route.
Route details
Distance296 mi / 477 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PNS
Full namePensacola International Airport
IATA / ICAOPNS / KPNS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation121 ft / 37 m
Destination: MSL
Full nameNorthwest Alabama Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOMSL / KMSL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation551 ft / 168 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PNS to MSL flights.
Nonstop flights from Pensacola International Airport to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport take about 1h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 296 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from PNS to MSL: Contour Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 25m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MSL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from MSL to PNS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MSL

Pensacola International Airport (PNS) and Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) had nonstop service from Contour Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

PNS to MSL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PNS to MSL is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 296 miles (477 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.