Austin to Panama City Beach (AUS–ECP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
AUS–ECP is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 708 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 13 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8 | 1h55-2h | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM | 8 | 319, E75S | 2h07-2h19 | SkyTeam | AM | |
| SGX SGX | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Panama City Beach from Austin
| Metric | AUS→ECP | SAT→ECP | IAH→ECP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 67 mi | 140 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | 1 | 34 |
| Flight time | 2h | 1h 45m | 1h 41m |
| Departure OTP | 66% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: CDT · ECP: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 6:00 PM in Panama City Beach.
CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.
AUS–ECP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUS to ECP
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
AUS to ECP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to ECP is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 708 miles (1,139 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 46 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via William P. Hobby, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Antonio (SAT), Houston (IAH) and Houston (HOU).