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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Pensacola to Tampa:

• Earliest: departs at 11:40 am and lands at 1:03 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:50 pm and lands at 10:13 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 23m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Pensacola to Tampa:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Pensacola to Tampa takes 1h 23m, covering 329 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Pensacola to Tampa range from $166 to $307, with an average of $206 over the past 12 months. Anything below $166 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 73% above the $206 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $190 round-trip, compared to $244 via a layover through Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Breeze Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Pensacola to Tampa flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Pensacola to Tampa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $95, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

Tampa Airport (TPA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Budget

Flights from Pensacola to Tampa usually depart from Pensacola (PNS) and arrive at Tampa (TPA).

One-stop flights from Pensacola to Tampa most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 53% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 43% on flights from Pensacola to Tampa. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $160 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $280, a difference of $120.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Breeze Airways operates flights between Pensacola and Tampa.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 13m, compared with 4h 25m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 4h 42m via Miami (MIA).

Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Pensacola (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Tampa are Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Convention Center and Tampa Riverwalk. These are among the most viewed places in Tampa on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Pensacola to Tampa flights:

• Breeze Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Breeze Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

At Pensacola Airport, there are several eating and shopping options. In the pre-security area, you have Einstein Bros. Bagels for dining. In the post-security area, you have Freshens Fresh Food Studio, Chick-fil-A, and another Einstens Bros. Bagels for dining; for shopping, you have the CNBC Store.

Tampa Airport is a pet and service animal-friendly airport. Tampa has several designated areas for your four-legged companions to use for passengers traveling with service animals or pets. On the luggage claim level is the Main Terminal pet relief area. The other animal relief area is post-security at the gate level on each airside building; the area has a drinking sink, bins, and disposable waste bags.

The onsite parking options at Pensacola Airport comprise a parking garage adjacent to the passenger terminal surrounded by the surface parking lot and economy parking lots 1 and 2. The west, north, and south sides of the surface lot are close to the terminal. Economy lot 1 is near the primary entrance to the airport, the corner of Airport Boulevard and 12th Avenue, while economy lot 2 is accessible at the entrance near the hotel. Also, Pensacola Airport provides parking for persons with limited mobility at levels 2 through 4 of rows D and C in the parking garage, at the front entrance in economy lot 1, and 12th Avenue and College in economy lot 2.

Yes. The USO center is a home away from home for military veterans and their families. The center provides beverages and snacks, a TV lounge, a cyber cafe, rest areas, and children's activities. The center also offers programs such as Deployment Send-offs, and Welcome Home Greetings, among others. The center is at icketing level, level 2, near the British Airways ticket counter, open from 8 am to 8 pm.