Nashville to Panama City Beach (BNA–ECP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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402 mi airlines 45/wk
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Flight Schedule 24 flights Verified 14m ago
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WN2358
WN Southwest
7S7
7:45 AM
EDT
9:15 AM
EDT
1h 30m
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WN621
WN Southwest
7S7
8:05 AM
EDT
9:30 AM
EDT
1h 25m
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WN3719
WN Southwest
7S7
11:30 AM
EDT
12:50 PM
EDT
1h 20m
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WN4405
WN Southwest
7S7
12:00 PM
EDT
1:20 PM
EDT
1h 20m
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WN1790
WN Southwest
73H
12:40 PM
EDT
2:05 PM
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1h 25m
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WN537
WN Southwest
737
2:10 PM
EDT
3:35 PM
EDT
1h 25m
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WN623
WN Southwest
7S7
2:15 PM
EDT
3:35 PM
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1h 20m
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WN4300
WN Southwest
738
4:10 PM
EDT
5:35 PM
EDT
1h 25m
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WN1501
WN Southwest
7S7
5:35 PM
EDT
6:55 PM
EDT
1h 20m
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WN422
WN Southwest
7S7
6:25 PM
EDT
7:50 PM
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1h 25m
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WN2655
WN Southwest
73H
7:10 PM
EDT
8:35 PM
EDT
1h 25m
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WN1879
WN Southwest
7S7
7:05 AM
EDT
8:35 AM
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1h 30m
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WN565
WN Southwest
7M8
7:15 AM
EDT
8:45 AM
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1h 30m
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WN2870
WN Southwest
738
8:41 AM
EDT
10:15 AM
EDT
1h 34m
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WN2297
WN Southwest
7S7
9:55 AM
EDT
11:25 AM
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1h 30m
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WN336
WN Southwest
7S7
11:05 AM
EDT
12:35 PM
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1h 30m
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WN2725
WN Southwest
7M8
12:05 PM
EDT
1:35 PM
EDT
1h 30m
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WN311
WN Southwest
737
1:25 PM
EDT
2:55 PM
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1h 30m
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WN431
WN Southwest
7S7
2:00 PM
EDT
3:30 PM
EDT
1h 30m
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WN1056
WN Southwest
737
2:50 PM
EDT
4:20 PM
EDT
1h 30m
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WN1204
WN Southwest
73H
5:05 PM
EDT
6:35 PM
EDT
1h 30m
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WN444
WN Southwest
73H
6:10 PM
EDT
7:35 PM
EDT
1h 25m
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WN2591
WN Southwest
B38M
6:11 PM
EDT
7:27 PM
EDT
1h 16m
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WN3604
WN Southwest
7M8
6:25 PM
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7:55 PM
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1h 30m
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Nashville to Panama City Beach
1 carrier, 45 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 45 Flights/wk 402 mi 1h 20m nonstop 33 1-stop hubs

BNA–ECP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 402 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNA–ECP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 45 737, 738, 73H, 7S7 1h20-1h30 0%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (45 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BNA to ECP direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
45
Outbound / wk
46
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to ECP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,109
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BNA → ECP
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Return
ECP → BNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Panama City Beach from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.
Metric BNA→ECP TYS→ECP
Distance from BNA 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 45 1
Flight time 1h 20m 0h 22m
Departure OTP 0%
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Panama City Beach is 0 hours the same as Nashville.
BNA: EDT · ECP: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 6:00 PM in Panama City Beach.
Distance & Flight Time
402 mi / 647 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m to 1h 30m.
Getting to BNA

No rail connection exists. WeGo bus Route 18 runs from downtown Nashville to BNA in 30–40 minutes (fare $2, transfers free with transfer slip) but service ends in the early evening. Not suitable for early-morning or late-night flights.

Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes depending on traffic on I-40. Taxis run $25–35. Short-term parking is $3/20 minutes; economy lots cost $7–10/day with free shuttle.

BNA–ECP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Panama City Beach route.
Route details
Distance402 mi / 647 km
Flight time1h 20m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights45 out / 46 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: ECP
IATA / ICAOECP / KECP
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.8M
Elevation69 ft / 21 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to ECP flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport take approximately 1h 20m to 1h 30m. The route covers 402 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 45 nonstop flights per week from BNA to ECP. The return direction has about 46 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TYS, MEM, FWA, MSY, JAX, IAD, SRQ, FXE, TUL, PBI, BUF, BCT, BED, ATL, STL, BWI, DAL, HOU, MCI, DFW, CLT, IAH, IND, MDW, AUS, DCA, CMH, ORD, LGA, DEN, PIE, SAT and PWA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ECP to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TYS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 BNA to ECP

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 45 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BNA to ECP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to ECP ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 402 miles (647 km). There are approximately 45 weekly flights outbound and 46 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via TYS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).