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

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MX754
MX Mexicana
223
8:50 AM
EDT T1
9:46 AM
CDT
1h 56m
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MX755
MX Mexicana
BCS3
10:26 AM
CDT
1:19 PM
EDT
1h 53m
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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 Pensacola flights
BNA Nashville 3h 49m AADLWN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Pensacola flights
CLT Charlotte 4h AAIB → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Pensacola flights
MCO Orlando 4h 9m AFDLF9 → F9MXNK Orlando (MCO) to Pensacola flights
STL St Louis 4h 50m F9WN → WN St Louis (STL) to Pensacola flights
MIA Miami 4h 55m AAAMAT → AAIBPXG Miami (MIA) to Pensacola flights
DCA Washington 5h 4m AAASDL → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Pensacola flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 20m AAASBA → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Pensacola flights
ORD Chicago 5h 25m AAASCX → AANZUA Chicago (ORD) to Pensacola flights
LGA New York 5h 41m AAAMDL → DL New York (LGA) to Pensacola flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Raleigh/Durham to Pensacola
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 612 mi 1h 56m nonstop -1h behind

RDU–PNS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mexicana leads the route. The flight covers 612 miles in approximately 1h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore RDU Routes PNS Routes RDU Live Flights PNS Live Flights RDU Delays PNS Delays
All flights from Pensacola (PNS) Pensacola to Raleigh/Durham flights
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 Mexicana 2 223 1h56 75% – –
Aircraft on this route
223 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
29
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
ATL ~3h 31m BNA ~3h 49m IAD ~3h 50m CLT ~4h 0m MCO ~4h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,299
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
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
75%
Return
PNS → RDU
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
85%
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
-1h
Pensacola is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · PNS: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 5:00 PM in Pensacola.
Distance & Flight Time
612 mi / 985 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 56m gate to gate.
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 56m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: PNS
Full namePensacola International Airport
IATA / ICAOPNS / KPNS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 1h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 612 miles.
1 airline operates flights from RDU to PNS: Mexicana.
This route has limited weekly 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.
Pensacola is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
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 Mexicana. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RDU to PNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to PNS is about 1 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. 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

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.