Which airports can I use when flying from Richmond to Pensacola?

Flights from Richmond to Pensacola usually depart from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) and arrive at Pensacola (PNS).

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

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

Which airports do connecting flights from Richmond to Pensacola pass through?

One-stop flights from Richmond to Pensacola most commonly connect through: • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 47% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 42% of one-stop connections • Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 8% of one-stop connections • Nashville Intl (BNA) - 2% of one-stop connections Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 34% on the Richmond to Pensacola route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $351 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $531, a difference of $180. 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 Richmond to Pensacola?

A nonstop flight from Richmond to Pensacola takes 0h 00m, covering 744 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Richmond 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.

Have flight prices from Richmond to Pensacola changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $261 to $1,873. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Richmond to Pensacola looking right now?

One-way fares from Richmond to Pensacola are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $196, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 23m, compared with 4h 44m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 6h 09m via Nashville Intl (BNA).

What is the time difference between Richmond and Pensacola?

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

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

How much should I expect to pay for a Richmond to Pensacola flight?

Round-trip flights from Richmond to Pensacola range from $344 to $531, with an average of $392 over the past 12 months. Anything below $344 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Richmond to Pensacola?

American Airlines ($309) and Delta ($309) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Richmond to Pensacola according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the most popular layover for the Richmond to Pensacola route. 47% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ATL.

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

Flights via Orlando (MCO) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $255. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) had the shortest average connection time for Richmond to Pensacola layovers at 170 minutes over the past 3 months.

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$261

Typical prices: $344-$531

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$159

Typical prices: $174-$338

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Sat 9/22

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February

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Cheapest • Avg $255 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 4h 23m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Richmond to Pensacola

Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Sep 30

5:51 pm - 12:40 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-PNS Pensacola

19h 49m1 stop Orlando

1:25 pm - 8:13 amPNS Pensacola-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

17h 48m1 stop Tampa

$261Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Fri, Sep 25

5:51 pm - 12:40 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-PNS Pensacola

19h 49m1 stop Orlando

1:25 pm - 6:41 pmPNS Pensacola-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

28h 16m1 stop Tampa

$305Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 11

3:51 pm - 7:11 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-PNS Pensacola

28h 20m1 stop Orlando

1:25 pm - 8:13 amPNS Pensacola-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

17h 48m1 stop Tampa

$308Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 24

8:05 am - 12:34 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-PNS Pensacola

5h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:49 pm - 8:01 pmPNS Pensacola-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

5h 12m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$309Delta

Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27

5:00 am - 10:11 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-PNS Pensacola

6h 11m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

6:45 am - 11:59 amPNS Pensacola-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

4h 14m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$309American Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Sep 30

7:21 pm - 7:38 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-PNS Pensacola

13h 17m1 stop Tampa

1:25 pm - 8:13 amPNS Pensacola-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

17h 48m1 stop Tampa

$309Breeze Airways

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2

5:30 am - 8:19 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-PNS Pensacola

3h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:24 am - 4:31 pmPNS Pensacola-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

6h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$332Delta

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2

7:05 pm - 11:55 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-PNS Pensacola

5h 50m1 stop Miami

5:53 pm - 12:08 amPNS Pensacola-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

5h 15m1 stop Miami

$332American Airlines

Tue, Dec 22 - Tue, Dec 29

5:00 am - 8:59 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-PNS Pensacola

4h 59m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

6:58 pm - 11:59 pmPNS Pensacola-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

4h 01m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$355American Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2

5:30 am - 8:19 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-PNS Pensacola

3h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:40 pm - 11:30 pmPNS Pensacola-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

4h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$377Delta

Recent last minute flight deals from Richmond to Pensacola

Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 13

8:30 pm - 8:18 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-PNS Pensacola

12h 48m1 stop Tampa

2:11 pm - 4:56 pmPNS Pensacola-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

25h 45m1 stop Orlando

$630Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 15

4:29 pm - 10:10 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-PNS Pensacola

6h 41m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

12:49 pm - 6:42 pmPNS Pensacola-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

4h 53m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$635American Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 15

6:00 am - 10:53 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-PNS Pensacola

5h 53m1 stop Miami

1:58 pm - 10:48 pmPNS Pensacola-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 50m1 stop Miami

$635American Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 15

7:56 am - 11:29 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-PNS Pensacola

4h 33m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

8:18 am - 3:23 pmPNS Pensacola-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

6h 05m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$635American Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 15

7:28 am - 12:34 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-PNS Pensacola

6h 06m1 stop Philadelphia

8:18 am - 6:21 pmPNS Pensacola-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

9h 03m2 stops Charlotte Douglas New York LaGuardia

$640American Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 15

4:29 pm - 10:10 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-PNS Pensacola

6h 41m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

6:45 am - 4:42 pmPNS Pensacola-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

8h 57m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Philadelphia

$640American Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 17

1:21 pm - 8:18 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-PNS Pensacola

19h 57m1 stop Tampa

2:11 pm - 4:56 pmPNS Pensacola-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

25h 45m1 stop Orlando

$641Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 15

10:36 am - 7:46 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-PNS Pensacola

10h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

9:00 am - 9:36 pmPNS Pensacola-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

11h 36m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$645United Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 15

8:00 am - 4:30 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-PNS Pensacola

9h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:00 am - 7:10 pmPNS Pensacola-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

11h 10m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark

$665United Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 15

10:36 am - 7:46 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-PNS Pensacola

10h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

9:00 am - 9:36 pmPNS Pensacola-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

11h 36m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$665United Airlines

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Pensacola?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Pensacola, it is 11% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 35% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Pensacola?

February is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Pensacola at $325 round-trip.
November ($770) and June ($516) are the most expensive months.
The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 136% on average.

This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Richmond to Pensacola?
Flights from Richmond to Pensacola usually depart from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) and arrive at Pensacola (PNS).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Richmond to Pensacola?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Richmond to Pensacola:

• Economy Class
• First Class
Which airports do connecting flights from Richmond to Pensacola pass through?
One-stop flights from Richmond to Pensacola most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 47% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 42% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 2% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Richmond to Pensacola?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 34% on the Richmond to Pensacola route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $351 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $531, a difference of $180. 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 Richmond to Pensacola?
A nonstop flight from Richmond to Pensacola takes 0h 00m, covering 744 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Richmond 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.
Have flight prices from Richmond to Pensacola changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $261 to $1,873. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Richmond to Pensacola looking right now?
One-way fares from Richmond to Pensacola are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $196, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Richmond to Pensacola?
Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 23m, compared with 4h 44m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 6h 09m via Nashville Intl (BNA).
What is the time difference between Richmond and Pensacola?
Pensacola is 1 hour behind Richmond (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
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
How much should I expect to pay for a Richmond to Pensacola flight?
Round-trip flights from Richmond to Pensacola range from $344 to $531, with an average of $392 over the past 12 months. Anything below $344 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $351 - about $180 less than Sunday (34% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Richmond to Pensacola trip for February. Fares historically average $325 round-trip in that month - typically $445 less than the most expensive month, which is November (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.
- Tru by Hilton Pensacola Airport Medical Center
- Hampton Inn Pensacola-Airport (Cordova Mall Area)
- Hilton Garden Inn Pensacola Airport - Medical Center

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