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

PNS Airport Page →
187 mi airlines 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 1 flight Verified 59m ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✓
→
WN2251
WN Southwest
8:45 PM
EDT
10:10 PM
EDT
1h 25m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-STOP
✧ 2-STOP Loading...
Pensacola to New Orleans
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 187 mi 1h 25m nonstop 27 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 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore PNS Routes MSY Routes PNS Live Flights MSY Live Flights PNS Delays MSY Delays
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 1 – 1h25 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PNS to MSY direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PNS to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
MEM ~3h 59m RDU ~6h 33m EWR ~7h 27m IAD ~7h 32m XNA ~7h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
978
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
Return
MSY → PNS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
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 ECP→MSY
Distance from PNS – 83 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 1h 25m 0h 46m
Departure OTP 100% –
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: EDT · MSY: EDT

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 1h 25m.
Facts

PNS–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pensacola to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance187 mi / 300 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: PNS
Full namePensacola International Airport
IATA / ICAOPNS / KPNS
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation121 ft / 37 m
Destination: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 1h 25m. 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 MEM, RDU, EWR, IAD, XNA, LAS, SFO, STL, HOU, IAH, ATL, DAL, BNA, CLT, MDW, MCO, DFW, AUS, TPA, FLL, ORD, MIA, DCA, DEN, MCI, PHL and LGA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include 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) 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 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 187 miles (300 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Panama City Beach (ECP).