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Cheapest round-trip
$288
Typical prices: $379-$600
Frontier
Sun 11/11Fri 11/16
SFO - PNS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$179
Typical prices: $196-$413
Frontier
Thu 12/13
SFO - PNS • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and Pensacola. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Cheapest • 46% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $326 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 11m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Pensacola (SFO-PNS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Pensacola

Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 16
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12:20 pm - 2:33 pmSFO  San Francisco-PNS Pensacola
24h 13m1 stop Denver Intl
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3:28 pm - 12:20 amPNS  Pensacola-SFO San Francisco
10h 52m1 stop Denver Intl
$288Frontier
Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 12
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6:02 am - 2:33 pmSFO  San Francisco-PNS Pensacola
6h 31m1 stop Denver Intl
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3:28 pm - 12:20 amPNS  Pensacola-SFO San Francisco
10h 52m1 stop Denver Intl
$288Frontier
Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 25
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2:05 pm - 11:27 pmSFO  San Francisco-PNS Pensacola
7h 22m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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1:59 pm - 10:35 pmPNS  Pensacola-SFO San Francisco
10h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$369Delta
Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 17
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9:42 pm - 8:22 amSFO  San Francisco-PNS Pensacola
8h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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9:27 am - 5:16 pmPNS  Pensacola-SFO San Francisco
9h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$369Delta
Wed, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 7
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6:35 am - 2:56 pmSFO  San Francisco-PNS Pensacola
6h 21m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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12:03 pm - 7:26 pmPNS  Pensacola-SFO San Francisco
9h 23m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$401American Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9
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11:23 pm - 10:52 amSFO  San Francisco-PNS Pensacola
9h 29m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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7:05 pm - 12:39 amPNS  Pensacola-SFO San Francisco
7h 34m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$407American Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 12
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6:02 am - 9:50 amSFO  San Francisco-PNS Pensacola
25h 48m2 stops Denver Intl Raleigh-Durham
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3:28 pm - 12:20 amPNS  Pensacola-SFO San Francisco
10h 52m1 stop Denver Intl
$411Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 17
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8:00 am - 8:35 pmSFO  San Francisco-PNS Pensacola
10h 35m2 stops Denver Intl Nashville Intl
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6:20 am - 12:50 pmPNS  Pensacola-SFO San Francisco
8h 30m2 stops Houston Hobby San Diego
$415Southwest
Tue, Nov 17 - Mon, Nov 23
United Airlines Logo
12:45 am - 9:37 amSFO  San Francisco-PNS Pensacola
6h 52m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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4:55 pm - 12:04 amPNS  Pensacola-SFO San Francisco
9h 09m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$499United Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 7
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12:45 am - 9:37 amSFO  San Francisco-PNS Pensacola
6h 52m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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4:55 pm - 12:04 amPNS  Pensacola-SFO San Francisco
9h 09m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$560United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for San Francisco to Pensacola flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Pensacola?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Pensacola typically range from $379 to $600. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $288, on Frontier.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Pensacola. It’s 16% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 13% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Pensacola?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Pensacola at $256 round-trip.
•March ($598) and August ($546) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 133% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Key details for San Francisco to Pensacola flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$179
Beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 45% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from San Francisco to Pensacola

When to book flights from San Francisco to Pensacola

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Pensacola based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your San Francisco to Pensacola flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Pensacola?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Pensacola:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from San Francisco to Pensacola?

    A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Pensacola takes 00m, covering 2,060 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco 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 much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Pensacola flight?

    Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Pensacola range from $379 to $600, with an average of $476 over the past 12 months. Anything below $379 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from San Francisco 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 $288 to $2,139. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from San Francisco to Pensacola looking right now?

    One-way fares from San Francisco to Pensacola are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $323, which is 26% above the typical average for this route.

  • 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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Pensacola?

    Flights from San Francisco to Pensacola usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Pensacola (PNS).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Pensacola pass through?

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

    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 33% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 27% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 20% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 16% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Pensacola?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from San Francisco to Pensacola. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $400 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $540, a difference of $140.

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

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

    Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 11m, compared with 7h 27m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 7h 39m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • What is the time difference between San Francisco and Pensacola?

    Pensacola is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking San Francisco to Pensacola flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $400, about $140 less than Sunday fares (26% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Pensacola trip for February. Fares historically average $256 round-trip in that month - typically $342 less than the most expensive month, which is March (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.

    • Hyatt Place Pensacola Airport
    • Hilton Garden Inn Pensacola Airport - Medical Center
    • Tru by Hilton Pensacola Airport Medical Center

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