Washington to Panama City Beach (DCA–ECP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DCA–ECP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 769 miles in approximately 2h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 17 | CR7, CR9, E75 | 2h24-2h39 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Panama City Beach from Washington
| Metric | DCA→ECP | IAD→ECP | BWI→ECP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DCA | – | 23 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 17 | 2 | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 24m | 1h 51m | 2h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DCA: EDT · ECP: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 5:00 PM in Panama City Beach.
The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.
DCA–ECP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DCA to ECP
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
DCA to ECP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DCA to ECP ranges from 2 hours 24 minutes to 2 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 769 miles (1,238 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via RDU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD) and Baltimore (BWI).