What percentage of Tampa to Pensacola flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, a significant majority of flights from Tampa to Pensacola were direct, accounting for 95.2% of all observed routes. For the small percentage of flights that do include stopovers, travelers typically encounter 2 stops. This indicates that direct flights are overwhelmingly common for this route.

How long does it take to fly from Tampa to Pensacola?

The typical direct flight from Tampa to Pensacola has a median duration of 1 hour and 33 minutes. This route covers an approximate distance of 530 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 11 hours and 51 minutes. Travelers can generally expect a quick journey when flying directly.

Should I set a price alert for Tampa to Pensacola flights?

Based on historical trends, deals for flights from Tampa to Pensacola are classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and good opportunities to book at a lower cost occur regularly. Setting a price alert could be beneficial to capture these frequent deals as they become available, helping travelers secure a favorable price for their journey.

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Tampa to Pensacola: Overview

Insights for flights from Tampa to Pensacola

Flights from Tampa to Pensacola cover a distance of 530 kilometers, making this a short-haul route. Right now, fares for cheap flights from Tampa to Pensacola are near the typical level, with prices typically ranging from $118 to $120 and a median of $118. Approximately 13% of recent fares on this route were classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily.

If you're wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Tampa to Pensacola, you'll find that January stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $74. Following closely, October offers competitive prices with a median of $79, and December also presents a good value at a median of $87.

For this route, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with direct flights from Tampa to Pensacola making up 95.2% of recent fares. For the few itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Tampa to Pensacola, including any connections, takes approximately 2h 56m. This duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect for this route.

How much is a round trip from Tampa to Pensacola

Regular price: $117 - $269

Prices for flights from Tampa to Pensacola are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Tampa to Pensacola is between $117 and $269. The current lowest deal is $118 with Breeze Airways, for travel from Oct 6-Oct 14.

now $118

Low $117

High $269

The cheapest time to fly from Tampa to Pensacola

The cheapest month to fly from TPA to PNS is January, with a median price of $74. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $288. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $74

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $288

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Tampa to Pensacola

Breeze Airways

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Tampa to Pensacola

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Pensacola

Tampa (TPA) - Pensacola (PNS)

Breeze Airways

$183

$123

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Pensacola

Tampa (TPA) - Pensacola (PNS)

Breeze Airways

$170

$123

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Pensacola

Tampa (TPA) - Pensacola (PNS)

Breeze Airways

$178

$131

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Pensacola

Tampa (TPA) - Pensacola (PNS)

Breeze Airways

$179

$127

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Pensacola

Tampa (TPA) - Pensacola (PNS)

Breeze Airways

$176

$126

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Pensacola

Tampa (TPA) - Pensacola (PNS)

Breeze Airways

$159

$118

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Tampa to Pensacola

1 night

Oct 6 - Oct 7

$174 → $119

32%

1 night

Oct 13 - Oct 14

$173 → $119

31%

1 night

Oct 20 - Oct 21

$172 → $119

31%

1 night

Oct 27 - Oct 28

$171 → $119

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Tampa to Pensacola

Tampa - Pensacola route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Tampa to Pensacola are near the typical level at $118.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, October, and December offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 56m

Direct flights from Tampa to Pensacola typically have a median duration of 2 hours 56 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant on this route

Direct flights are dominant, making up 95.2% of all flights over the last 90 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

Breeze Airways offers frequent direct deals

Breeze Airways has 99 direct deals, making it a frequent option for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights between Tampa and Pensacola are frequent, appearing often within 30 days.

Tampa main airports to depart from

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

Tampa International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Tampa to Pensacola.

📍 ~8 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$119

St. Pete–Clearwater International (PIE)

St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport offers an alternative for your trip to Pensacola.

📍 ~23 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$301

Pensacola main airports to arrive at

Pensacola International (PNS)

Cheapest

Pensacola International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for travelers heading to Pensacola from Tampa.

📍 ~6 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$117

Airports nearby Pensacola used as alternative

Destin–Fort Walton Beach (VPS)

Destin–Fort Walton Beach (VPS) is a useful alternative, being the closest alternative airport to Pensacola.

📍 ~60 km from Pensacola (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$214

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Oct 26

Pensacola, United States

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$1,173

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From TPA

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Oct 26

Pensacola, United States

44% AI deal score

$2,044

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From TPA

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Nov 02

Pensacola, United States

43% AI deal score

$2,033

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From TPA

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Nov 02

Pensacola, United States

43% AI deal score

$2,033

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From TPA

Elite

Oct 26

Pensacola, United States

43% AI deal score

$2,044

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From TPA

Elite

Oct 12

Pensacola, United States

43% AI deal score

$2,248

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From TPA

Elite

Nov 24

Pensacola, United States

42% AI deal score

$2,274

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From TPA

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Nov 24

Pensacola, United States

42% AI deal score

$2,409

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From TPA

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Oct 22

Pensacola, United States

42% AI deal score

$2,612

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

From TPA

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Oct 22

Pensacola, United States

42% AI deal score

$2,612

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

From TPA

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Oct 23

Pensacola, United States

42% AI deal score

$2,712

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

From TPA

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Oct 23

Pensacola, United States

42% AI deal score

$2,712

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Pensacola

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Tampa to Pensacola is typically between 28 and 59 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $116. Booking within 7-13 days of departure usually sees a higher average price of $186. Even booking 60+ days out tends to be slightly more expensive, with an average price of $121.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Tampa to Pensacola for $118 or less is generally considered a good deal. This threshold represents the price at which 25% of all observed deals were available. The median price for this route over the same 90-day period was also $118, indicating that prices at or below this amount are quite favorable.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to Pensacola, with a median price of $74. October also offers good value, with a median price of $79. While December is listed as a cheaper month with a median of $87, it is also noted as the most expensive month in some data, indicating price variability. The annual median price for this route is $118.

Tampa to Pensacola: Overview

Insights for flights from Tampa to Pensacola

A typical journey from Tampa to Pensacola, including any connections, takes approximately 2h 56m. This duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect for this route.

How much is a round trip from Tampa to Pensacola

Regular price: $117 - $269

Prices for flights from Tampa to Pensacola are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Tampa to Pensacola is between $117 and $269. The current lowest deal is $118 with Breeze Airways, for travel from Oct 6-Oct 14.

now $118

Low $117

High $269

The cheapest time to fly from Tampa to Pensacola

The cheapest month to fly from TPA to PNS is January, with a median price of $74. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $288. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $74

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $288

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Tampa to Pensacola

Breeze Airways

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Tampa to Pensacola

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Pensacola

Tampa (TPA) - Pensacola (PNS)

Breeze Airways

$183

$123

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Pensacola

Tampa (TPA) - Pensacola (PNS)

Breeze Airways

$170

$123

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Pensacola

Tampa (TPA) - Pensacola (PNS)

Breeze Airways

$178

$131

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Pensacola

Tampa (TPA) - Pensacola (PNS)

Breeze Airways

$179

$127

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Pensacola

Tampa (TPA) - Pensacola (PNS)

Breeze Airways

$176

$126

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Pensacola

Tampa (TPA) - Pensacola (PNS)

Breeze Airways

$159

$118

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Tampa to Pensacola

1 night

Oct 6 - Oct 7

$174 → $119

32%

1 night

Oct 13 - Oct 14

$173 → $119

31%

1 night

Oct 20 - Oct 21

$172 → $119

31%

1 night

Oct 27 - Oct 28

$171 → $119

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Tampa to Pensacola

Tampa - Pensacola route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Tampa to Pensacola are near the typical level at $118.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, October, and December offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 56m

Direct flights from Tampa to Pensacola typically have a median duration of 2 hours 56 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant on this route

Direct flights are dominant, making up 95.2% of all flights over the last 90 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

Breeze Airways offers frequent direct deals

Breeze Airways has 99 direct deals, making it a frequent option for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights between Tampa and Pensacola are frequent, appearing often within 30 days.

Tampa main airports to depart from

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

Tampa International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Tampa to Pensacola.

📍 ~8 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$119

St. Pete–Clearwater International (PIE)

St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport offers an alternative for your trip to Pensacola.

📍 ~23 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$301

Pensacola main airports to arrive at

Pensacola International (PNS)

Cheapest

Pensacola International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for travelers heading to Pensacola from Tampa.

📍 ~6 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$117

Airports nearby Pensacola used as alternative

Destin–Fort Walton Beach (VPS)

Destin–Fort Walton Beach (VPS) is a useful alternative, being the closest alternative airport to Pensacola.

📍 ~60 km from Pensacola (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$214

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Pensacola

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From TPA

Elite

Oct 26

Pensacola, United States

45% AI deal score

$1,194

$1,173

Save $21

United Airlines

Business Class

From TPA

Elite

Oct 26

Pensacola, United States

44% AI deal score

$2,044

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From TPA

Elite

Nov 02

Pensacola, United States

43% AI deal score

$2,033

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From TPA

Elite

Nov 02

Pensacola, United States

43% AI deal score

$2,033

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From TPA

Elite

Oct 26

Pensacola, United States

43% AI deal score

$2,044

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From TPA

Elite

Oct 12

Pensacola, United States

43% AI deal score

$2,248

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From TPA

Elite

Nov 24

Pensacola, United States

42% AI deal score

$2,274

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From TPA

Elite

Nov 24

Pensacola, United States

42% AI deal score

$2,409

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From TPA

Elite

Oct 22

Pensacola, United States

42% AI deal score

$2,612

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

From TPA

Elite

Oct 22

Pensacola, United States

42% AI deal score

$2,612

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

From TPA

Elite

Oct 23

Pensacola, United States

42% AI deal score

$2,712

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

From TPA

Elite

Oct 23

Pensacola, United States

42% AI deal score

$2,712

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Pensacola

Cheap Flights from Tampa to Pensacola

Today’s best flight deals from Tampa to Pensacola

Tampa to Pensacola: Overview

Insights for flights from Tampa to Pensacola

How much is a round trip from Tampa to Pensacola

The cheapest time to fly from Tampa to Pensacola

Direct flights from Tampa to Pensacola

Last-minute flights going from Tampa to Pensacola

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Tampa to Pensacola

Popular Airports to fly from Tampa to Pensacola

Tampa - Pensacola route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 2h 56m

Direct flights are dominant on this route

Breeze Airways offers frequent direct deals

Deals are frequent for this route

Tampa main airports to depart from

Pensacola main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Pensacola used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Pensacola

Best Elite deals to Pensacola

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Pensacola

When is the best time to book flights from Tampa to Pensacola?

How do I know if a Tampa to Pensacola flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Tampa to Pensacola?

What percentage of Tampa to Pensacola flights are direct?

How long does it take to fly from Tampa to Pensacola?

Should I set a price alert for Tampa to Pensacola flights?

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Tampa to Pensacola: Overview

Insights for flights from Tampa to Pensacola

How much is a round trip from Tampa to Pensacola

The cheapest time to fly from Tampa to Pensacola

Direct flights from Tampa to Pensacola

Last-minute flights going from Tampa to Pensacola

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Tampa to Pensacola

Popular Airports to fly from Tampa to Pensacola

Tampa - Pensacola route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 2h 56m

Direct flights are dominant on this route

Breeze Airways offers frequent direct deals

Deals are frequent for this route

Tampa main airports to depart from

Pensacola main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Pensacola used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Pensacola

Best Elite deals to Pensacola

Oct 26

Oct 26

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Nov 02

Oct 26

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Nov 24

Nov 24

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Pensacola

When is the best time to book flights from Tampa to Pensacola?

How do I know if a Tampa to Pensacola flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Tampa to Pensacola?