Pensacola to New Orleans (PNS–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Pensacola to New Orleans
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 187 mi 0h 37m nonstop 46 1-stop hubs

PNS–MSY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 187 miles in approximately 0h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PNS–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 89% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PNS to MSY.
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One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,010
Candidates
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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 New Orleans from Pensacola

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric PNS→MSY DSI→MSY MOB→MSY
Distance from PNS – 43 mi 65 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 1 – –
Flight time 0h 37m 0h 51m 0h 33m
Departure OTP 89% – –
Destin (DSI) to New Orleans flights · Mobile (MOB) to New Orleans flights · Panama City Beach (ECP) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of PNS with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Pensacola, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
187 mi / 300 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 37m.
Facts

PNS–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pensacola to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance187 mi / 300 km
Flight time0h 37m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections46 hubs
Origin: PNS
Full namePensacola International Airport
IATA / ICAOPNS / KPNS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation121 ft / 37 m
Destination: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PNS to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Pensacola International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take approximately 0h 37m. The route covers 187 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PNS to MSY.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BHM, ECP, APF, DWH, HSV, MEM, TYS, SRQ, RDU, NAS, SUA, MKE, PBI, CHS, ACY, FOK, IAD, EWR, XNA, LIR, BOS, VNY, LAS, LAX, SFO, ATL, IAH, HOU, DAL, CLT, DFW, BNA, MIA, AUS, FLL, MDW, MCO, MCI, ORD, STL, PHL, TPA, DEN, DCA, LGA and SGR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include DSI, MOB and ECP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PNS to MSY

Pensacola International Airport (PNS) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PNS to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PNS to MSY ranges from 0 hours 37 minutes. The route covers a distance of 187 miles (300 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via BHM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Destin (DSI), Mobile (MOB) and Panama City Beach (ECP).