Which airports can I use when flying from New Orleans to Pensacola?

Flights from New Orleans to Pensacola usually depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) and arrive at Pensacola (PNS).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from New Orleans to Pensacola?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from New Orleans to Pensacola: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from New Orleans to Pensacola pass through?

Connecting flights from New Orleans to Pensacola most commonly pass through: • Orlando (MCO) - 67% of one-stop connections • Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 33% of one-stop connections Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New Orleans to Pensacola?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 68% on the New Orleans to Pensacola route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $194 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $596, a difference of $402. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from New Orleans to Pensacola?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from New Orleans to Pensacola. Flights with 1 layover take between 8h 08m and 10h 14m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from New Orleans to Pensacola?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

How are flight prices from New Orleans to Pensacola looking right now?

One-way fares from New Orleans to Pensacola are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $583, which is 95% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from New Orleans to Pensacola?

Flying via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 08m, compared with 10h 14m via Orlando (MCO).

What car rental options are available at Pensacola Airport (PNS)?

Pensacola Airport (PNS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $23 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Hertz • Budget • Ace • Alamo

What is the cheapest airline to fly from New Orleans to Pensacola?

Frontier ($232) and Southwest ($252) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Pensacola according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from New Orleans to Pensacola?

Orlando (MCO) is the most popular layover for the New Orleans to Pensacola route. 67% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via MCO.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from New Orleans to Pensacola?

Flights via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $194. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from New Orleans to Pensacola which airport offers the shortest layover?

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) had the shortest average connection time for New Orleans to Pensacola layovers at 378 minutes over the past 3 months.

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$232

Typical prices: $262-$328

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Typical prices: $193-$368

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Recent round-trip flight deals from New Orleans to Pensacola

Wed, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 19

3:17 pm - 7:20 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PNS Pensacola

28h 03m1 stop Orlando

8:15 pm - 2:22 pmPNS Pensacola-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

18h 07m1 stop Orlando

$232Frontier

Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5

10:25 am - 6:10 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PNS Pensacola

7h 45m1 stop Nashville Intl

1:30 pm - 7:45 pmPNS Pensacola-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 15m1 stop Nashville Intl

$252Southwest

Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5

10:40 am - 6:10 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PNS Pensacola

7h 30m2 stops Houston Hobby Nashville Intl

7:40 am - 4:05 pmPNS Pensacola-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

8h 25m2 stops Nashville Intl Houston Hobby

$257Southwest

Wed, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 19

3:17 pm - 7:20 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PNS Pensacola

28h 03m1 stop Orlando

8:15 pm - 4:10 pmPNS Pensacola-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

19h 55m2 stops Orlando Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$264Frontier

Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 4

10:48 am - 2:31 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PNS Pensacola

27h 43m1 stop Denver Intl

3:26 pm - 9:53 amPNS Pensacola-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

18h 27m1 stop Denver Intl

$269Frontier

Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9

5:08 pm - 9:50 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PNS Pensacola

16h 42m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Raleigh-Durham

1:25 pm - 10:09 pmPNS Pensacola-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

8h 44m1 stop Tampa

$300Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9

6:03 pm - 8:18 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PNS Pensacola

14h 15m1 stop Tampa

1:25 pm - 10:09 pmPNS Pensacola-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

8h 44m1 stop Tampa

$315Breeze Airways

Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 23

6:03 pm - 8:18 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PNS Pensacola

14h 15m1 stop Tampa

1:25 pm - 10:09 pmPNS Pensacola-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

8h 44m1 stop Tampa

$318Breeze Airways

Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Sep 30

5:17 pm - 7:38 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PNS Pensacola

14h 21m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Tampa

8:58 am - 2:21 pmPNS Pensacola-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

5h 23m1 stop Orlando

$353Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4

6:35 pm - 10:50 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PNS Pensacola

4h 15m1 stop Houston Hobby

7:25 pm - 11:45 pmPNS Pensacola-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

4h 20m1 stop Houston Hobby

$373Southwest

Recent last minute flight deals from New Orleans to Pensacola

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

8:03 pm - 12:45 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PNS Pensacola

16h 42m1 stop Orlando

2:11 pm - 6:34 pmPNS Pensacola-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

28h 23m1 stop Orlando

$428Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

5:17 pm - 9:50 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PNS Pensacola

16h 33m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Raleigh-Durham

2:11 pm - 6:34 pmPNS Pensacola-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

28h 23m1 stop Orlando

$479Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

5:26 pm - 1:14 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PNS Pensacola

19h 48m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Orlando

1:25 pm - 9:20 amPNS Pensacola-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

19h 55m1 stop Tampa

$621Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

5:20 am - 1:05 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PNS Pensacola

7h 45m2 stops Houston Hobby Nashville Intl

10:35 am - 5:35 pmPNS Pensacola-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 00m2 stops Dallas Love Field Houston Hobby

$677Southwest

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

8:03 pm - 1:14 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PNS Pensacola

17h 11m1 stop Orlando

1:25 pm - 9:20 amPNS Pensacola-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

19h 55m1 stop Tampa

$682Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

8:10 am - 1:30 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PNS Pensacola

5h 20m2 stops Houston Hobby Austin Bergstrom

9:40 am - 8:25 pmPNS Pensacola-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

10h 45m2 stops Dallas Love Field Chicago Midway

$847Southwest

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

2:05 pm - 7:46 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PNS Pensacola

29h 41m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

5:18 pm - 1:09 pmPNS Pensacola-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

19h 51m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,160United Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

7:00 am - 10:18 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PNS Pensacola

15h 18m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

5:18 pm - 1:13 pmPNS Pensacola-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

19h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,165United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

7:30 am - 12:45 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PNS Pensacola

29h 15m2 stops Charleston Orlando

7:35 pm - 11:59 pmPNS Pensacola-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

28h 24m3 stops Fort Lauderdale Tallahassee Raleigh-Durham

$1,353Breeze Airways

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

7:00 am - 1:09 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PNS Pensacola

6h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:00 am - 4:13 pmPNS Pensacola-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

9h 13m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,590United Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Pensacola?

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Pensacola start at $232. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $262 to $328. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $232 on Frontier.

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Which airports can I use when flying from New Orleans to Pensacola?
Flights from New Orleans to Pensacola usually depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) and arrive at Pensacola (PNS).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from New Orleans to Pensacola?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from New Orleans to Pensacola:

• Economy Class
• First Class
Which airports do connecting flights from New Orleans to Pensacola pass through?
Connecting flights from New Orleans to Pensacola most commonly pass through:

• Orlando (MCO) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 33% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New Orleans to Pensacola?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 68% on the New Orleans to Pensacola route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $194 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $596, a difference of $402. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How long is a flight from New Orleans to Pensacola?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from New Orleans to Pensacola. Flights with 1 layover take between 8h 08m and 10h 14m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from New Orleans to Pensacola?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
How are flight prices from New Orleans to Pensacola looking right now?
One-way fares from New Orleans to Pensacola are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $583, which is 95% above the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from New Orleans to Pensacola?
Flying via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 08m, compared with 10h 14m via Orlando (MCO).
What car rental options are available at Pensacola Airport (PNS)?
Pensacola Airport (PNS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $23 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Ace
• Alamo

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $194 - about $402 less than Friday (67% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Pensacola Airport.
- Hilton Garden Inn Pensacola Airport - Medical Center
- Tru by Hilton Pensacola Airport Medical Center
- Hampton Inn Pensacola-Airport (Cordova Mall Area)

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