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

PNS Airport Page →
187 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 25 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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✈ Nonstop

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
HOU Houston 3h 30m WN → EJMWN Houston (HOU) to New Orleans flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 39m AFAMDL → AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans flights
BNA Nashville 3h 50m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to New Orleans flights
AUS Austin 4h 11m WN → AMDLWN Austin (AUS) to New Orleans flights
MCO Orlando 4h 13m EJAF9MX → F9MXNK Orlando (MCO) to New Orleans flights
IAH Houston 4h 14m ACCMNH → ACCMNZ Houston (IAH) to New Orleans flights
STL St Louis 4h 15m WN → WN St Louis (STL) to New Orleans flights
DAL Dallas 4h 15m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to New Orleans flights
TPA Tampa 4h 21m MX → MXWN Tampa (TPA) to New Orleans flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 30m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Pensacola to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 187 mi 0h 37m nonstop

PNS–MSY had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in May 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 187 miles in 0h 37m.

Also explore PNS Routes MSY Routes PNS Live Flights MSY Live Flights PNS Delays MSY Delays
All flights from New Orleans (MSY) New Orleans to Pensacola flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PNS–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 30% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
HOU ~3h 30m ATL ~3h 39m BNA ~3h 50m AUS ~4h 11m MCO ~4h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
934
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 → MSY
30%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
30%
Arriving
67%
Return
MSY → PNS
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
59%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PNS delays → MSY delays →
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
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 0h 37m 0h 48m 0h 33m
Departure OTP 30% – –
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 gate to gate.
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
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 0h 37m gate to gate. The route covers 187 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from PNS to MSY: Southwest Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 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 May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 37m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include William P. Hobby, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Nashville.
Yes, return flights from MSY to PNS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DSI, MOB 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 MSY

Pensacola International Airport (PNS) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in May 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 MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via William P. Hobby, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Destin (DSI), Mobile (MOB) and Panama City Beach (ECP).