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Low season

January

High season

March

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$72
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
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Flight from Detroit to Pensacola

FAQs - booking Gulf Shores flights

  • How long is the flight to Gulf Shores?

    Flights from Chicago2h 26m
    Flights from Tampa1h 40m
    Flights from Washington, D.C.2h 29m
    Flights from Fort Lauderdale1h 48m
    Flights from Orlando1h 35m
  • What is the cheapest flight to Pensacola?

    The cheapest airline ticket to Pensacola from the United States in the last 72 hours was $72 one-way, and $101 round-trip on the route from Detroit to Pensacola. The most popular route is from Washington, D.C. to Pensacola and the cheapest ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $105 round-trip.

  • Which airlines fly to Pensacola?

    If you’re traveling from United States, you might fly to Pensacola with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, or Air New Zealand as they are the most frequent flyers.

  • How to fly to Gulf Shores?

    You cannot fly directly to Gulf Shores. KAYAK recommends you fly to Pensacola (PNS) (34.43 miles from Gulf Shores). From there you can rent a car or get a taxi.

  • What airports are near Gulf Shores?

    The closest airport is Pensacola (PNS) (34.43 mi). Other nearby airports are Mobile (MOB) (44.38 mi), Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach (VPS) (70.69 mi) or Destin (DSI) (74.04 mi). KAYAK recommends you fly to Pensacola.

  • How far is Pensacola from central Pensacola?

    Pensacola is 4 miles from the center of Pensacola.

  • What is the name of Pensacola’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in Pensacola, called Pensacola (PNS). It can also be referred to as Pensacola or Pensacola Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Gulf Shores?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Gulf Shores.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Gulf Shores?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Gulf Shores is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Gulf Shores?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Gulf Shores with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Gulf Shores?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Gulf Shores up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Gulf Shores

  • There is no major airport in Gulf Shores. It is instead served by Pensacola Airport.
  • Looking for cheap airfare to Gulf Shores? 25% of our users found tickets to Gulf Shores for the following prices or less: From Denver $112 one-way - $125 round-trip, from Miami $124 one-way - $196 round-trip
  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be January, November and December. The cheapest month to fly from United States is September.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Gulf Shores flight deals.
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Top 5 airlines flying to Gulf Shores

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United States to Gulf Shores? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to KAYAK reviews.
8.1
JetBlueOverall score based on 19624 reviews
79entertainment
83boarding
78food
82comfort
86crew
82overall
Airline reviews
Pros: "Jet blue flights seem generally good. Like the WiFi access to be Able to use flight time efficiently."
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Pros: "Jet blue flights seem generally good. Like the WiFi access to be Able to use flight time efficiently."
Pros: "I got a free coffee in the terminal which was pretty cool. I definitely needed it. And I've never seen a plane with TV channels. I liked that alot."
Cons: "Nothing I can think of"
Pros: "Crew was amazing. It was the pilot’s last flight before retirement, so it was fun celebrating with him and the crew. Seats were comfortable."
Pros: "Crew was courteous and gave constant updates in regards to any delays."
Cons: "Flight was delayed and there was congestion prior to take off. Not sure there was anything that could’ve been done."
Pros: "Comfortable seating with lots of legroom; clean; ease of boarding and de-boarding; on time; nice variety of entertainment available ; everything was timely!"
Cons: "Some of the channels on the direct tv were not available throughout the whole flight; one flight attendant was not very friendly (she wasn’t rude either)."
Cons: "Flight was 3 1/2 hours delayed. In-flight entertainment system didn’t function. They didn’t perform a beverage/snack service. Very poor overall. Disappointing."
Cons: "JetBlue's livery is really beginning to show its age. The entertainment screens flicker and flash and the once-luxurious leather seats appear worn. The crew is still great, as usual, and our flight in general was excellent."
Pros: "The crew was ok."
Cons: "We wait too much, at least someone should have told the reasons for the waiting."
Pros: "Personalized service, even in economy. Friendly faces, who seemed intent on providing the best customer service."
Cons: "Not much."
Cons: "Two hour delay between boarding and then sitting on the runway."

There is no free Wi-Fi or screens in the seats for this flight. It would be nice if they had actual actual healthy drink options like a flavored sparkling water. The flight was very dark because nobody was sitting on the left side and they didn't open any of the windows. The plane was kind of and had small overhead bins. There was no distinguishable difference between economy and comfort Plus.

Flight delayed for people who “should’nt have gotten thru tsa” had to look for their bags took two hours With no explanation had never happened Poorly handled

Pros: "Delta has the best flight crew! Couldn’t ask for a better airline!"
Cons: "Provide blanket and pillow in first"
Cons: "Given we left at 7:15 am, I would’ve liked some food options instead of biscuits and peanuts"
Cons: "The exit row door in 12B kept making a high pitch squealing noise...very unnerving"
Pros: "I love that the plane has extra space available between seats (with no one in the middle) & that everyone was encouraged to keep their mask on at all times."
Pros: "Kosher snacks! Thank you. Screens and outlets at every seat. Safe, controlled Covid protocols including de-boarding. Excellent!"
Pros: "Delta flight took extra precaution to keep all passengers safe before during and after the flight. They communicate effectively during the flight. I will be flying Delta again and again."
Cons: "The trip was great"
Pros: "No entertainment on the plane and plane was very small..."
Cons: "Explain flight situations better.."
Cons: "We arrived around 39 minutes early and the whole process was very smooth"

Flight was on time. Crew courteous and knowledgeable. Good flight

Cons: "It sure what could have been better other than all bulkhead seats are terrible for taller people."
Pros: "the crew was amazing. Seats needs to be more comfortable."
Cons: "seat needs to be more comfortable."
Pros: "I was able to return home after my flight had been cancelled."
Cons: "While rebooking my flight from Phoenix the rebooking agent been yelling at me to pull my mask back after I was trying to answer her questions while trying talk over all the other customers. I feel that it was unnecessary and over done."
Pros: "Crew and pilot were great."
Cons: "The plane was absolutely PACKED during the peak of a global pandemic. Completely irresponsible to not have people spaced out by at least one seat."
Cons: "The crew failed to enforce ANY mask policy. The WiFi did not work. They over served alcohol to the passengers."
Pros: "The staff at seatac airport were condescending and not helpful...traveling with a service dog and made to pay the pet fee and talked about me where I can over hearnthen in a manner that embarassed me"
Pros: "The food and the crew totally good"
Cons: "Maybe the toilets, need to be clean at least once in a flight"
Pros: "Delays. Very hard to rebook. Crew was inattentive. No chargers or TVs. Little overhead bin space. Terrible flight."
Cons: "Fix everything mentioned above"
Pros: "Leg room"
Cons: "The onboard crew was rude and one guy actually grabbed me which to me is unprofessional. All because I had a poster tube that wasn't in my bag they wanted it in my bag. Then I asked for a seat change due to my size hard for ne to be in the middle and the lady was snooty about it."
Pros: "Got there safely."
Cons: "The seats are miserable small and uncomfortable. More options for snacks for the cost of the ticket!!!"
Cons: "Boarding was delayed due to crew unavailability. Entertainment did not work due to connectivity issued during flight. No cookies nor snacks were served vs outbound flight where they offered 3 snacks!"
Pros: "Very organized"
Cons: "No issues, I found value for the amount I paid for my flight"
Pros: "The flight crew was friendly and smiling."
Cons: "The seat in economy was incredibly uncomfortable. Seat had a slight forward incline which made a finding a relaxing position impossible."
Pros: "The flight attendants were nice enough and the snacks/beverages were average/as expected."
Cons: "This flight was delayed for more than 2.5 hours and the communication was poor. The gate agents weren’t helpful. The airport didn’t have enough outlets. Or chairs. My flight out to this location was also delayed by over three hours. At least they tried to make us feel better by telling us what was going on. The staff at the airport were rude and unhelpful and United airlines is unreliable."
Pros: "Fast boarding"
Cons: "Wi-Fi could be better with no interruptions. My movies were interrupted 2 times."
Pros: "Everything was fine, I would probably take the flight again but nothing was above average"
Cons: "Boarding could have been more organized"
Cons: "The Boeing 737-800 did NOT have enough leg room for me. My first flight to Houston was very uncomfortable, even with an aisle seat. If I can, I will avoid this plane when booking future flights."
Cons: "It was very hot on the plane and uncomfortable for most of the flight."
Pros: "The seat was comfortable"
Cons: "Should have demarcations for groups as they are boarding. A rude costumer with his wife who’s group was obviously not was called to board the airplane( I heard him say we’ll jus go with this group since we are next) purposefully cuts me off and was rude and obnoxious about it."
Pros: "Everything mostly"
Cons: "It was cold outside when we got in and out of the plane. I wasn’t prepared for that."
Pros: "Crew, both on the ground and on board, were VERY kind and helpful."
Cons: "Less delays"
Cons: "Late boarding. Announced clearly. Overheard other passengers who had been told differing times regarding another flight. Heard this at gate and then others at ticket counter earlier. It was discouraging to hear other passengers not being pleased with services."
Pros: "The airline changed the schedule of the flight to 10 hours earlier, which would have meant we would sit in the Ft Lauderdale airport for 14 hours. I cancelled the flight and applied for a refund thru Kayak. Six months later, I still haven't been refunded."
Pros: "Review asks for comment on each leg but pro’s and cons about the same. I liked the Silver staff, gate and onboard. it was a short flight each leg, with a complimentary small bottle of water. The flights were fine. It is great landing at the same terminal where your connection leaves from."
Cons: "Baggage was an issue for me this trip. I was traveling with a roll-on that I planned to check, a smaller roll-on, a laptop and case, and a CPAP. Both going and returning they encouraged me to gate check/valet the roll-ons, which I did on the way to Key West. But that burdened me during the long layover in Fort Lauderdale that was not part of my original itinerary. I did check the larger roll-on for return flight ($35) and am still waiting for the carousel to start turning 30 minutes after reaching baggage claim."
Pros: "No complaints. Boarding was on time. Got to destination early. Staff was friendly. Overall great experience"
Pros: "Was sick and didn’t want to get everyone else sick, and wasn’t offered credit at least."
Cons: "Next time I guess I’ll go and not concern myself with anyone’s health"
Pros: "Good service. Friendly staff"
Cons: "A little noise flight because type of airplane but understandable"
Cons: "4 hour delay due to mechanical issues with no prior notice and no offer of any compensation for our additional cost of drivers"
Pros: "From ticketing to boarding everything went smoothly—even the ride"
Cons: "The stewardess and pilot couldn’t get the stair ramp (?) to work."

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