Pensacola to Philadelphia (PNS–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

PNS Airport Page →
935 mi airlines charter/private 41/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 11 flights Verified 10m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA5018
AA American
CR9
6:00 AM
CDT
9:38 AM
EDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2733
AA American
319
11:17 AM
CDT
2:57 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5469
AA American
CR9
12:43 PM
CDT
3:59 PM
EDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2616
QR Qatar
CR7
3:06 PM
CDT
6:48 PM
EDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2640
QR Qatar
CR7
3:06 PM
CDT
6:48 PM
EDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2815
QR Qatar
CR7
3:06 PM
CDT
6:48 PM
EDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5511
AA American
CR7
3:06 PM
CDT
6:48 PM
EDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2570
QR Qatar
CR7
3:06 PM
CDT
6:48 PM
EDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2733
AA American
319
8:50 AM
EDT
10:37 AM
CDT
2h 47m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5469
AA American
CR9
9:04 AM
EDT TF
10:53 AM
CDT
2h 49m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5615
AA American
CR7
12:50 PM
EDT TF
2:36 PM
CDT
2h 46m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 13m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Philadelphia flights
BNA Nashville 4h 19m EJAWN AAEIQR Nashville (BNA) to Philadelphia flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 27m AA AAASBA Charlotte (CLT) to Philadelphia flights
TPA Tampa 4h 56m MX AAASEI Tampa (TPA) to Philadelphia flights
MEM Memphis 5h 4m MX AAASQR Memphis (MEM) to Philadelphia flights
MCO Orlando 5h 6m EJAF9MX AAASBA Orlando (MCO) to Philadelphia flights
STL St Louis 5h 11m WN AAEIIB St Louis (STL) to Philadelphia flights
DTW Detroit 5h 13m DL AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Philadelphia flights
MIA Miami 5h 40m AABAG3 AAASBA Miami (MIA) to Philadelphia flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 5h 46m MX AAASBA Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Philadelphia flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Pensacola to Philadelphia
2 carriers, 41 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 935 mi 2h 42m nonstop +1h ahead

PNS–PHL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 935 miles in approximately 2h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PNS–PHL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AS 21 319, CR7, CR9 2h16-2h42 100% Oneworld AS
QR Qatar Airways 20 CR7 2h42 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, QR
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + QR (41 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 PHL direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
41
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PNS to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,539
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PNS → PHL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
Return
PHL → 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 → PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Pensacola

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric PNS→PHL VPS→PHL ECP→PHL
Distance from PNS 40 mi 83 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 5
Weekly flights 41 2 16
Flight time 2h 42m 2h 34m 2h 30m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of PNS with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of Pensacola.
PNS: CDT · PHL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Pensacola, it's 7:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
935 mi / 1,504 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 42m gate to gate.
Getting from PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

PNS–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pensacola to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance935 mi / 1,504 km
Flight time2h 42m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights41 out / 20 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PNS
IATA / ICAOPNS / KPNS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation121 ft / 37 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PNS to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Pensacola International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take about 2h 42m gate to gate. The route covers 935 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from PNS to PHL: American Airlines and Qatar Airways.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Charlotte Douglas.
Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of Pensacola.
Yes, return flights from PHL to PNS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include VPS, ECP and GPT. 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 PHL

Pensacola International Airport (PNS) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Qatar Airways. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PNS to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PNS to PHL is about 2 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 935 miles (1,504 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 61 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valparaiso (VPS), Panama City Beach (ECP) and Gulfport (GPT).