Pensacola (PNS) to Houston (IAH) flights
CommuteAir, United Airlines, Mesa Airlines fly nonstop from Pensacola International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, with about 27 flights a week in July 2026. The 489-mile flight takes about 1h 47m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 489 mi · 787 km
- Flight time
- 1h 47m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 79%
Airlines flying PNS to IAH
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CommuteAir | 14 | Embraer ERJ-145 | 35,682 | 1h 49m |
| United Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-800, Airbus A319, Boeing 737 MAX 9 | 44,571 | 1h 41m |
| Mesa Airlines | 6 | Embraer E175 | 10,535 | 1h 45m |
| SkyWest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ200, Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ550 | 6,567 | 1h 55m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
PNS to IAH flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:00am and the last at 4:53pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 1823United Airlines | 7:00am | 8:46am | 31 | 92% |
| UA 6247United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 9:00am | 10:53am | 19 | 95% |
| UA 6287United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 9:00am | 10:46am | 9 | 89% |
| UA 4258United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 11:05am | 12:59pm | 30 | 91% |
| UA 4303United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 4:53pm | 6:47pm | 29 | 85% |
Is PNS to IAH on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 88% of 1,506 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 11am were the most punctual (94%), those around 5pm the least (78%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (39%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,506 | 88% | 14 min | 0.8% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 153 | 91% | |
| 7am to 8am | 211 | 90% | |
| 9am to 10am | 300 | 88% | |
| 10am to 11am | 80 | 81% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 281 | 94% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 118 | 89% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 287 | 80% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 76 | 78% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 139 | 8,234 | |
| September 2025 | 120 | 7,804 | |
| October 2025 | 127 | 8,057 | |
| November 2025 | 138 | 7,602 | |
| December 2025 | 151 | 9,523 | |
| January 2026 | 127 | 7,907 | |
| February 2026 | 111 | 7,855 | |
| March 2026 | 121 | 7,574 | |
| April 2026 | 121 | 7,547 | |
| May 2026 | 123 | 8,185 | |
| June 2026 | 120 | 8,652 | |
| July 2026 | 118 | 8,708 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.