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$70+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Pensacola (PNS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — PNS
abr. 22 — abr. 291
mar. 4/22
mar. 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Pensacola (PNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated abril 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$173
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$70
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$306

Good round-trip deal

$277 or less

Good one-way deal

$99 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Pensacola
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Pensacola. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 17, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/75:05 amORD - PNS
1 stop10h 25mSpirit Airlines
vie. 5/96:14 pmPNS - ORD
1 stop5h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/16$173
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/1810:45 amMDW - PNS
Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest
sáb. 5/244:15 pmPNS - MDW
Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/16$177
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/189:49 amORD - PNS
1 stop7h 09mDelta
mar. 6/246:00 amPNS - ORD
1 stop4h 09mDelta
Deal found 4/17$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/1810:26 amMDW - PNS
1 stop4h 36mDelta
mar. 6/246:00 amPNS - MDW
1 stop5h 59mDelta
Deal found 4/16$197
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/610:40 amORD - PNS
Nonstop2h 28mUnited Airlines
lun. 5/122:05 pmPNS - ORD
Nonstop2h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$217
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/259:13 amORD - PNS
Nonstop2h 23mAmerican Airlines
jue. 5/293:12 pmPNS - ORD
1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$228
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/18:03 pmMDW - PNS
1 stop19h 25mFrontier
dom. 5/44:28 pmPNS - MDW
1 stop26h 40mFrontier
Deal found 4/17$241
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 8/273:10 pmORD - PNS
1 stop3h 45mSouthwest
mar. 9/211:20 amPNS - ORD
2 stops10h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/16$242
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 4/186:40 amORD - PNS
1 stop11h 43mFrontier
vie. 4/254:24 pmPNS - ORD
1 stop7h 13mFrontier
Deal found 4/17$290
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 8/27:00 amORD - PNS
1 stop8h 29mMultiple Airlines
vie. 8/810:08 amPNS - ORD
1 stop7h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$303
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/1511:43 amMDW - PNS
3 stops34h 37mMultiple Airlines
jue. 5/226:14 pmPNS - MDW
2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$372

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Pensacola that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated abril 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Pensacola that are best for you.

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Chicago

Fly to

Pensacola

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoPensacola

ORD - PNS

ORDPNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 5/14

5:05 am-3:30 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Pensacola

vie. 5/16

6:14 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$165

ChicagoPensacola

MDW - PNS

MDWPNS

Chicago Midway

dom. 5/18

10:45 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Pensacola

sáb. 5/24

4:15 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$177

ChicagoPensacola

ORD - PNS

ORDPNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 6/18

5:35 am-10:38 am

1 stop5h 03m

Pensacola

jue. 6/26

1:58 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$197

ChicagoPensacola

MDW - PNS

MDWPNS

Chicago Midway

mié. 6/18

10:26 am-3:02 pm

1 stop4h 36m

Pensacola

mar. 6/24

6:00 am-11:59 am

1 stop5h 59m

$197

ChicagoPensacola

ORD - PNS

ORDPNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 5/6

10:40 am-1:08 pm

Nonstop2h 28m

Pensacola

lun. 5/12

2:05 pm-4:46 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

$217

ChicagoPensacola

ORD - PNS

ORDPNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 5/25

9:13 am-11:36 am

Nonstop2h 23m

Pensacola

jue. 5/29

3:12 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$228

ChicagoPensacola

MDW - PNS

MDWPNS

Chicago Midway

jue. 5/1

8:03 pm-3:28 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Pensacola

dom. 5/4

4:28 pm-7:08 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$241

ChicagoPensacola

ORD - PNS

ORDPNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 7/16

4:00 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Pensacola

mié. 8/6

7:35 am-5:55 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$242

ChicagoPensacola

ORD - PNS

ORDPNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 4/25

7:47 pm-7:48 am

1 stop12h 01m

Pensacola

dom. 4/27

8:53 am-4:32 pm

3 stops31h 39m

$361

ChicagoPensacola

MDW - PNS

MDWPNS

Chicago Midway

jue. 5/15

11:43 am-10:20 pm

3 stops34h 37m

Pensacola

jue. 5/22

6:14 pm-2:04 pm

2 stops19h 50m

$372

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Pensacola

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Pensacola in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Pensacola flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Pensacola flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Pensacola flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Pensacola flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Pensacola flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Pensacola

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Pensacola from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Pensacola

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Pensacola?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Pensacola. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Pensacola may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 84 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Pensacola?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Pensacola (average of $306). Flying from Chicago to Pensacola in March is currently the most expensive (average of $418). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to PNS?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Pensacola. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated abril 17, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to Pensacola is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 31% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Pensacola?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Pensacola. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Pensacola flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Pensacola by month

Plan your trip to Pensacola by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Pensacola ranges from 4.2 - 7.4 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.4 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Pensacola when rainfall is around 4.2 in.

Temperature in Pensacola by month

Plan your trip to Pensacola by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Pensacola, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Pensacola

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Pensacola. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Pensacola. Reviews last updated abril 17, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Chicago to Pensacola to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,926 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Pensacola. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Pensacola from Chicago?

    Pensacola (PNS), located 4.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Chicago to Pensacola. 5 airlines have flights to Pensacola from Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Chicago to Pensacola should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 1 inbound flight from Chicago per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Pensacola round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Pensacola round-trip from $173. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Southwest, from $177, and Delta, from $197. Spirit Airlines is priced at 53% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Pensacola one-way?

    $70 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and American Airlines, with prices starting from $89 and $89, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Pensacola?

    Before booking your flight to Pensacola from Chicago, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (100%), Envoy Air (100%), Spirit Airlines( 89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Pensacola?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $69. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Pensacola) can be booked for $151 on average our data indicates $303 when flying from Chicago to Pensacola.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Pensacola that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Pensacola flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Pensacola?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Pensacola.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Pensacola?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Pensacola by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Pensacola?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Pensacola (average of $306). Flying from Chicago to Pensacola in March is currently the most expensive (average of $418). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Chicago to Pensacola

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Pensacola. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated abril 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$118Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$204Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$222Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$240Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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