Nashville to Panama City Beach (BNA–ECP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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, 61 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 25 | 737, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h20-1h25 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Panama City Beach from Nashville
| Metric | BNA→ECP | MKL→ECP | SDF→ECP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BNA | – | 130 mi | 151 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 25 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 8m | 1h 24m |
| Departure OTP | 69% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BNA: CDT · ECP: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 6:00 PM in Panama City Beach.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 25 weekly departures, this is a well 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 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 402 miles (647 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 52 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
61 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FWA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jackson (MKL), Louisville (SDF) and Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).