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$176+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Pensacola (SFO - PNS)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — PNS
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Pensacola are usually found in August or July, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Pensacola

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$176
(Frontier)

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May

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$426
From San Francisco to Pensacola
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Pensacola
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Pensacola. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sat 8/166:37 amSFO - PNS
1 stop6h 57mFrontier
Sat 8/234:00 pmPNS - SFO
1 stop8h 33mFrontier
Deal found 7/3$176
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/3111:30 pmSFO - PNS
1 stop12h 26mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/72:51 pmPNS - SFO
1 stop9h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$275
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Thu 10/211:10 amSFO - PNS
1 stop9h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/67:28 pmPNS - SFO
1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$317
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Fri 10/1712:43 amSFO - PNS
1 stop6h 54mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/212:17 pmPNS - SFO
1 stop9h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$337
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Wed 10/297:30 amSFO - PNS
1 stop9h 22mDelta
Mon 11/311:59 amPNS - SFO
1 stop9h 37mDelta
Deal found 7/1$348
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Thu 10/305:20 amSFO - PNS
2 stops11h 30mSouthwest
Mon 11/37:20 amPNS - SFO
1 stop9h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$363

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Pensacola that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Fly to

Pensacola

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoPensacola

SFO - PNS

SFOPNS

San Francisco

Sat 8/16

6:37 am-3:34 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Pensacola

Sat 8/23

4:00 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$176

San FranciscoPensacola

SFO - PNS

SFOPNS

San Francisco

Thu 7/31

11:30 pm-1:56 pm

1 stop12h 26m

Pensacola

Thu 8/7

2:51 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop9h 44m

$275

San FranciscoPensacola

SFO - PNS

SFOPNS

San Francisco

Sat 8/16

6:30 am-7:35 pm

2 stops11h 05m

Pensacola

Sat 8/23

4:00 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$342

San FranciscoPensacola

SFO - PNS

SFOPNS

San Francisco

Wed 8/13

6:15 am-2:55 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Pensacola

Sun 8/17

2:13 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$350

San FranciscoPensacola

SFO - PNS

SFOPNS

San Francisco

Sat 8/30

6:20 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops16h 10m

Pensacola

Sat 9/6

10:10 am-4:25 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$384

San FranciscoPensacola

SFO - PNS

SFOPNS

San Francisco

Thu 8/14

11:59 pm-9:40 am

1 stop7h 41m

Pensacola

Mon 8/18

5:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$417

San FranciscoPensacola

SFO - PNS

SFOPNS

San Francisco

Mon 7/28

12:55 am-10:09 am

1 stop7h 14m

$179

San FranciscoPensacola

SFO - PNS

SFOPNS

San Francisco

Tue 7/29

5:25 am-4:45 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$184

San FranciscoPensacola

SFO - PNS

SFOPNS

San Francisco

Mon 7/14

6:37 am-3:34 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$207

San FranciscoPensacola

SFO - PNS

SFOPNS

San Francisco

Tue 7/22

6:11 pm-10:41 pm

3 stops26h 30m

$242

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Pensacola

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Pensacola from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Pensacola

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Pensacola. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

Booking 75 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Pensacola. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Pensacola (average of $306). Flying from San Francisco to Pensacola in March is currently the most expensive (average of $417). 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 SFO to PNS?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 July 3, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 35% on flights from San Francisco to Pensacola by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 July 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from San Francisco 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
4,270 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,845 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,284 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($176), United Airlines ($312), and American Airlines ($322) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Pensacola. These flights start at 63% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $179. Users have also found prices from $184 and $207 on Southwest and Frontier, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Pensacola?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Pensacola?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Pensacola (average of $306). Flying from San Francisco to Pensacola in March is currently the most expensive (average of $417). 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 San Francisco to Pensacola

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$148Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$275Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$345Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$350Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$441Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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