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Cheapest round-trip
$160
Typical prices: $390-$577
Frontier
Mon 10/22Fri 10/26
BWI - PNS • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$453
Typical prices: $396-$573
American Airlines
Sat 1/27Sat 2/3
DCA - PNS • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with American Airlines. Average duration is 2h 43m
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Cheapest • 4% average savings
Most popular
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in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 18 weeks in advance save around 38% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 12% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $183 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 24m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Pensacola (WAS-PNS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Pensacola

Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
Frontier Logo
9:52 pm - 7:20 pmBWI  Baltimore/Washington-PNS Pensacola
22h 28m1 stop Orlando
Frontier Logo
8:54 pm - 2:08 pmPNS  Pensacola-BWI Baltimore/Washington
16h 14m1 stop Orlando
$160Frontier
Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 9
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6:07 pm - 9:00 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PNS Pensacola
15h 53m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:06 pm - 10:21 amPNS  Pensacola-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
13h 15m1 stop Orlando
$179Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
Frontier Logo
9:12 pm - 7:20 pmBWI  Baltimore/Washington-PNS Pensacola
23h 08m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Orlando
Frontier Logo
8:54 pm - 2:08 pmPNS  Pensacola-BWI Baltimore/Washington
16h 14m1 stop Orlando
$185Frontier
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 12:45 pmBWI  Baltimore/Washington-PNS Pensacola
18h 40m1 stop Orlando
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 1:01 pmPNS  Pensacola-BWI Baltimore/Washington
16h 51m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$186Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24
American Airlines Logo
6:11 am - 11:06 amBWI  Baltimore/Washington-PNS Pensacola
5h 55m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
10:53 am - 6:24 pmPNS  Pensacola-BWI Baltimore/Washington
6h 31m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$297American Airlines
Thu, Dec 10 - Sat, Dec 12
American Airlines Logo
1:18 pm - 7:46 pmBWI  Baltimore/Washington-PNS Pensacola
7h 28m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 3:51 pmPNS  Pensacola-BWI Baltimore/Washington
6h 31m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$297American Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 20
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 12:00 pmBWI  Baltimore/Washington-PNS Pensacola
6h 30m1 stop Lambert-St Louis
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4:10 pm - 10:45 pmPNS  Pensacola-BWI Baltimore/Washington
5h 35m1 stop Nashville Intl
$297Southwest
Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Oct 22
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6:30 am - 12:00 pmBWI  Baltimore/Washington-PNS Pensacola
6h 30m1 stop Lambert-St Louis
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6:05 pm - 12:45 amPNS  Pensacola-BWI Baltimore/Washington
5h 40m1 stop Nashville Intl
$297Southwest
Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 25
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 2:24 pmBWI  Baltimore/Washington-PNS Pensacola
5h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
11:59 am - 5:03 pmPNS  Pensacola-BWI Baltimore/Washington
4h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$297Delta
Wed, Jan 20 - Thu, Jan 28
Delta Logo
4:39 pm - 7:42 pmBWI  Baltimore/Washington-PNS Pensacola
4h 03m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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9:25 am - 3:40 pmPNS  Pensacola-BWI Baltimore/Washington
5h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$297Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Washington, D.C. to Pensacola flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Pensacola?

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Pensacola typically range from $390 to $577. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $160, on Frontier.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Pensacola flight route?

There's little price difference between Washington, D.C. to Pensacola routes. They average around $494 round-trip, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Pensacola?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Pensacola. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 19% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Pensacola?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Pensacola at $421 round-trip.
•November ($566) and October ($511) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 34% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Washington, D.C. to Pensacola the cheapest?

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Pensacola are cheapest 18 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 38% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Washington, D.C. to Pensacola flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$91
Beat the crowds with an average 68% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 47% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Baltimore to Pensacola

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Pensacola

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Pensacola flight questions, answered

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

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Washington, D.C. to Pensacola?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Washington, D.C. to Pensacola:

    • Earliest: departs at 7:59 am and lands at 10:42 am
    • Latest: departs at 7:48 pm and lands at 10:31 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 43m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Washington, D.C. to Pensacola?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. to Pensacola:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Washington, D.C. to Pensacola?

    A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Pensacola takes 2h 43m, covering 818 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Pensacola flight?

    Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Pensacola range from $390 to $577, with an average of $479 over the past 12 months. Anything below $390 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Washington, D.C. to Pensacola flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 21% above the $479 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Washington, D.C. to Pensacola?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $183 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $483 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Washington, D.C. to Pensacola?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • How are flight departures from Washington, D.C. to Pensacola spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Washington, D.C. to Pensacola flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Washington, D.C. to Pensacola flights?

    American Airlines is the only airline on the Washington, D.C. to Pensacola route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from Washington, D.C. to Pensacola looking right now?

    One-way fares from Washington, D.C. to Pensacola are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $142, which is 52% below 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 Washington, D.C. to Pensacola?

    Flights from Washington, D.C. to Pensacola may depart from several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD). Flights usually arrive at Pensacola (PNS).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Pensacola pass through?

    One-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Pensacola most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 47% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 24% of one-stop connections
    • Nashville Intl (BNA) - 19% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 4% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Pensacola?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Pensacola. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $437 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $572, a difference of $135.

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

  • What airlines fly from Washington, D.C. to Pensacola?

    Only American Airlines operates flights between Washington, D.C. and Pensacola.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Washington, D.C. to Pensacola?

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 24m, compared with 4h 34m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 4h 43m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

  • What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. and Pensacola?

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

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Washington, D.C. to Pensacola flights?

    Among airlines operating Washington, D.C. to Pensacola flights:

    • American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Washington, D.C. to Pensacola flights?

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

    • American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Your guide to booking Washington, D.C. 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 $437, about $135 less than Sunday fares (24% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 18 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 38% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Washington, D.C. to Pensacola trip for February. Fares historically average $421 round-trip in that month - typically $145 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Orlando Airport (MCO) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $183 round-trip on this route - about $300 less than direct flights (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
    • Hyatt Place Pensacola Airport
    • Tru by Hilton Pensacola Airport Medical Center

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Direct departures

Washington, D.C. to Pensacola

Monday

American Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

American Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

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American Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines

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Direct returns

Pensacola to Washington, D.C.

Monday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines

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