Pensacola to Raleigh/Durham (PNS–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MX755
MX Breeze
BCS3
11:18 AM
EDT
2:11 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX754
MX Breeze
BCS3
9:43 AM
EDT T1
10:38 AM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Pensacola to Raleigh/Durham
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 612 mi 1h 53m nonstop 30 1-stop hubs

PNS–RDU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Breeze Airways leads the route. The flight covers 612 miles in approximately 1h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PNS–RDU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways 2 BCS3 1h53 89%
Aircraft on this route
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (2 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 RDU direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PNS to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,156
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 → RDU
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
76%
Return
RDU → PNS
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PNS delays → RDU delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Raleigh/Durham is 0 hours the same as Pensacola.
PNS: EDT · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Pensacola, it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
612 mi / 985 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 53m.
Getting from RDU

Uber and Lyft from RDU to downtown Raleigh cost $20–30 (20–25 min); to downtown Durham: $18–25 (15–20 min). Pickup zones are on the lower level at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxis are available at the curb ($30–40 to Raleigh).GoTriangle Route 100 ($2.25) is a budget option to downtown Raleigh and Durham; check hours before relying on it for evening or early-morning flights. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings with cars in the adjacent garage. Chapel Hill is 20–25 minutes via US-15-501.

Raleigh/Durham Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild but variable winters. Summer (June–August) temperatures reach 33–37°C with high humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent and can cause ground holds. The region sits in a tornado risk corridor during spring (April–May).

Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 2–12°C. The Piedmont of North Carolina experiences ice storms. Freezing rain events, common every 1–2 years, are the primary disruption risk. Snow is lighter than areas further north, but ice can be severe. Autumn (September–November) is the most operationally stable season.

PNS–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pensacola to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance612 mi / 985 km
Flight time1h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: PNS
IATA / ICAOPNS / KPNS
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation121 ft / 37 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PNS to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Pensacola International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take approximately 1h 53m. The route covers 612 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Breeze Airways.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from PNS to RDU. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, SRQ, MSY, CMH, BHM, IAD, EWR, MKE, DAL, LAS, PHL, SFO, ATL, TPA, DCA, STL, CLT, BNA, MCO, HOU, MIA, IAH, MDW, DFW, MCI, ORD, AUS, LGA, DEN and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RDU 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 RDU

Pensacola International Airport (PNS) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from Breeze Airways. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PNS to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PNS to RDU ranges from 1 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 612 miles (985 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.