Pensacola to Tampa (PNS–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

PNS Airport Page →
329 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
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Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 49m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
MX1773
MX Breeze Airways
BCS3
12:45 PM
CDT
3:08 PM
EDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX808
MX Breeze Airways
223
1:20 PM
CDT
3:43 PM
EDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX1844
MX Breeze Airways
223
1:25 PM
CDT
3:48 PM
EDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX146
MX Breeze Airways
BCS3
7:35 AM
EDT
8:08 AM
CDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX1448
MX Breeze Airways
223
7:45 AM
EDT
8:18 AM
CDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 31m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Tampa flights
MIA Miami 3h 50m AABAG3 AAG3IB Miami (MIA) to Tampa flights
BNA Nashville 4h 10m WN AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Tampa flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 26m AA AAIB Charlotte (CLT) to Tampa flights
STL St Louis 4h 48m WN WN St Louis (STL) to Tampa flights
HOU Houston 4h 55m WN WN Houston (HOU) to Tampa flights
DAL Dallas 5h WN WN Dallas (DAL) to Tampa flights
IAH Houston 5h 8m ACCMNH CMEJANZ Houston (IAH) to Tampa flights
AUS Austin 5h 12m WN AMDLWN Austin (AUS) to Tampa flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 29m AAASAY AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tampa flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Pensacola to Tampa
3 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 329 mi 1h 23m nonstop +1h ahead

PNS–TPA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Breeze Airways, American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 329 miles in approximately 1h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PNS–TPA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways 7 223, BCS3 1h23 100%
AA American Airlines 0 100% Oneworld
UA United Airlines 0 100% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – MX
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (7 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 TPA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PNS to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,203
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 → TPA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
85%
Return
TPA → PNS
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PNS delays → TPA delays →

Other ways to reach Tampa from Pensacola

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric PNS→TPA DSI→TPA MOB→TPA
Distance from PNS 43 mi 65 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 3 1
Weekly flights 7
Flight time 1h 23m 0h 45m 1h 4m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of PNS with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Pensacola, it's 7:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
329 mi / 530 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 23m gate to gate.
Getting from TPA

Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level curb; typically $20–30 to downtown Tampa and $45–60 to St. Petersburg. Taxis at the rank run $25–35 to Tampa center. The HART bus (Route 30X) connects to downtown for $2.25 but is infrequent; check schedules before relying on it.Rental car counters are in the arrivals hall with a shuttle to the consolidated rental facility. I-275 provides direct access north to downtown and south toward St. Pete. The airport's people mover system is free and connects all areas of the terminal complex.

Tampa Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Tampa is called the "lightning capital of North America." Afternoon thunderstorms are nearly daily from June through September, causing frequent ground stops and gate holds during summer afternoons. Summer afternoon flights routinely run late.

Hurricane season (June–November) poses storm surge and wind risk. Direct hits are rare, but evacuations periodically affect the region. Winter (December–February) is mild at 14–23°C with very low disruption risk. Spring (March–May) is the most comfortable season.

PNS–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pensacola to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance329 mi / 530 km
Flight time1h 23m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PNS
IATA / ICAOPNS / KPNS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation121 ft / 37 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PNS to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Pensacola International Airport to Tampa International Airport take about 1h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 329 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from PNS to TPA: Breeze Airways, American Airlines and United Airlines.
This route has 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, Miami and Nashville.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to TPA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Pensacola.
Yes, return flights from TPA 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 TPA

Pensacola International Airport (PNS) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from Breeze Airways, American Airlines and United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PNS to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PNS to TPA is about 1 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 329 miles (530 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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