Charlotte to Panama City Beach (CLT–ECP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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438 mi airlines 45/wk
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AA5161
AA American
CR9
8:45 AM
EDT
9:36 AM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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AA2057
AA American
320
10:34 AM
EDT
11:17 AM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AA5018
AA American
CR9
11:00 AM
EDT
11:48 AM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA5075
AA American
CR9
12:40 PM
EDT
1:30 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA5224
AA American
CR9
3:02 PM
EDT
3:50 PM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA5332
AA American
CR9
3:14 PM
EDT
4:04 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA5514
AA American
CR9
10:05 PM
EDT
10:52 PM
EDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AA5277
AA American
CR9
11:00 PM
EDT
11:49 PM+1
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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AA5585
AA American
CR9
7:21 AM
EDT
10:15 AM
EDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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AA5161
AA American
CR9
10:20 AM
EDT
1:02 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AA2057
AA American
320
12:02 PM
EDT
2:42 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AA5348
AA American
CR9
12:04 PM
EDT
2:54 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA5018
AA American
CR9
12:18 PM
EDT
3:08 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA5075
AA American
CR9
2:00 PM
EDT
4:47 PM
EDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AA5224
AA American
CR9
4:40 PM
EDT
7:28 PM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA5242
AA American
CR9
6:00 PM
EDT
8:31 PM
EDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
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Charlotte to Panama City Beach
1 carrier, 45 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 45 Flights/wk 438 mi 1h 43m nonstop 32 1-stop hubs

CLT–ECP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 438 miles in approximately 1h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLT–ECP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 45 320, CR9 1h43-1h51 60% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (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, CLT to ECP direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
45
Outbound / wk
45
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to ECP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,336
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
CLT → ECP
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Return
ECP → CLT
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays →

Other ways to reach Panama City Beach from Charlotte

Nearby airports with service to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.
Metric CLT→ECP RDU→ECP
Distance from CLT 130 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 45 1
Flight time 1h 43m
Departure OTP 60%
Airports within 200 miles of CLT 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 Charlotte.
CLT: EDT · ECP: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 6:00 PM in Panama City Beach.
Distance & Flight Time
438 mi / 705 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 43m to 1h 51m.
Getting to CLT

There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).

CLT–ECP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to Panama City Beach route.
Route details
Distance438 mi / 705 km
Flight time1h 43m to 1h 51m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights45 out / 45 return
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: ECP
IATA / ICAOECP / KECP
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.8M
Elevation69 ft / 21 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLT to ECP flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport take approximately 1h 43m to 1h 51m. The route covers 438 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 45 nonstop flights per week from CLT to ECP. The return direction has about 45 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TYS, MEM, JAX, IAD, FWA, MSY, SRQ, PBI, FXE, BCT, TUL, BUF, HOU, BED, ATL, BNA, STL, IND, DCA, MDW, IAH, DFW, MCI, BWI, LGA, ORD, AUS, CMH, DAL, DEN, PIE and SAT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ECP to CLT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RDU. 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 CLT to ECP

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

CLT to ECP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to ECP ranges from 1 hours 43 minutes to 1 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 438 miles (705 km). There are approximately 45 weekly flights outbound and 45 return, totaling 90 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TYS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Raleigh/Durham (RDU).