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

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Raleigh/Durham to Pensacola
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 612 mi 1h 55m nonstop 30 1-stop hubs

RDU–PNS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Breeze Airways leads the route. The flight covers 612 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore RDU Routes PNS Routes RDU Live Flights PNS Live Flights RDU Delays PNS Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–PNS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways 2 BCS3 1h55 88% – –
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.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RDU to PNS 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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to PNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
PIT ~3h 45m IAD ~4h 2m DAB ~4h 30m ROC ~5h 3m EWR ~5h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,240
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
RDU → PNS
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
88%
Return
PNS → RDU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → PNS delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Pensacola.
Distance & Flight Time
612 mi / 985 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

Facts

RDU–PNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Pensacola route.
Route details
Distance612 mi / 985 km
Flight time1h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: PNS
Full namePensacola International Airport
IATA / ICAOPNS / KPNS
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation121 ft / 37 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to PNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Pensacola International Airport take approximately 1h 55m. The route covers 612 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Breeze Airways.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from RDU to PNS. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIT, IAD, DAB, ROC, EWR, SRQ, SLC, LAS, AUS, MEM, LAX, DAL, MIA, ATL, IAH, DCA, PHL, CLT, MCO, BNA, MDW, FLL, DFW, STL, HOU, LGA, ORD, TPA, DEN and MCI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PNS to RDU 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 RDU to PNS

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

RDU to PNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to PNS ranges from 1 hours 55 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 3 hours via PIT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.