Pensacola (PNS) to Chicago (ORD) flights
United Airlines, Envoy Air fly nonstop from Pensacola International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with about 14 flights a week in July 2026. The 794-mile flight takes about 2h 38m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 794 mi · 1,278 km
- Flight time
- 2h 38m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 83%
Airlines flying PNS to ORD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Airbus A319 | 45,214 | 2h 38m |
| Envoy Air | 7 | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 16,453 | 2h 35m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 4,675 | 2h 43m |
| SkyWest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ200 | 908 | 2h 45m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
PNS to ORD flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 2:20pm and the last at 2:59pm. 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 2005United Airlines | 2:20pm | 5:00pm | 31 | 70% |
| AA 4023American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 2:59pm | 5:49pm | 31 | 70% |
Is PNS to ORD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 77% of 756 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 1pm were the most punctual (78%), those around 3pm the least (73%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (51%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 436 | 76% | 25 min | 1.6% |
| American Airlines | 320 | 77% | 23 min | 3.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 29 | 79% | |
| 10am to 11am | 23 | 86% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 161 | 78% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 445 | 75% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 73 | 73% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 33 | 3,806 | |
| September 2025 | 30 | 3,445 | |
| October 2025 | 31 | 4,217 | |
| November 2025 | 58 | 5,107 | |
| December 2025 | 59 | 5,525 | |
| January 2026 | 34 | 2,631 | |
| February 2026 | 75 | 5,437 | |
| March 2026 | 109 | 9,931 | |
| April 2026 | 80 | 8,000 | |
| May 2026 | 80 | 7,499 | |
| June 2026 | 56 | 5,758 | |
| July 2026 | 61 | 6,129 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.