Birmingham to Panama City Beach (BHM–ECP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Birmingham to Panama City Beach
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 228 mi 1h 17m nonstop 46 1-stop hubs

BHM–ECP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 228 miles in approximately 1h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BHM–ECP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 100% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BHM to ECP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
377
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Panama City Beach from Birmingham

Nearby airports with service to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.
Metric BHM→ECP ATL→ECP PDK→ECP
Distance from BHM – 134 mi 142 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 8 2
Weekly flights 1 152 –
Flight time 1h 17m 1h 2m 1h 8m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Atlanta (ATL) to Panama City Beach flights · Atlanta (PDK) to Panama City Beach flights
Airports within 200 miles of BHM with service to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.
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Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Panama City Beach is 0 hours the same as Birmingham.
BHM: CDT · ECP: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, it's 6:00 PM in Panama City Beach.
Distance & Flight Time
228 mi / 368 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 17m.
Facts

BHM–ECP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Birmingham to Panama City Beach route.
Route details
Distance228 mi / 368 km
Flight time1h 17m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connections46 hubs
Origin: BHM
Full nameBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m
Destination: ECP
Full nameNorthwest Florida Beaches International Airport
IATA / ICAOECP / KECP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.8M
Elevation69 ft / 21 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BHM to ECP flights.
Nonstop flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport take approximately 1h 17m. The route covers 228 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from BHM to ECP. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PNS, PDK, MSY, CMH, RDU, PIE, ORL, TYS, TPA, VRB, AGS, MIA, SSI, FXE, SFB, SDF, BCT, TUL, AUS, MCI, IND, IAD, JFK, BOS, BED, LAS, HOU, SJC, ATL, MBO, IAH, DFW, BNA, DAL, CLT, BWI, PHL, LGA, JWN, ORD, DEN, DCA, MDW, SRQ, SAT and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ECP to BHM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ATL and PDK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BHM to ECP

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BHM to ECP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BHM to ECP ranges from 1 hours 17 minutes. The route covers a distance of 228 miles (368 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via PNS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlanta (ATL) and Atlanta (PDK).