Panama City Beach to Dallas-Fort Worth (ECP–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA5017
AA American
CR7
6:41 AM
EDT
9:14 AM
MDT
2h 33m
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AA5148
AA American
CR7
7:00 AM
EDT
9:25 AM
MDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA3510
AA American
E75
7:00 AM
EDT
9:27 AM
MDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
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AA5651
AA American
CR9
12:39 PM
EDT
3:11 PM
MDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AA3565
AA American
E75
4:00 PM
EDT
6:25 PM
MDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA5542
AA American
CR9
5:53 PM
EDT
8:15 PM
MDT
4h 22m
M T W T F S S
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AA5651
AA American
CR9
10:10 AM
MDT TE
12:09 PM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AA3565
AA American
E75
1:26 PM
MDT
3:29 PM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
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AA5542
AA American
CR9
3:20 PM
MDT TE
5:06 PM+1
EDT
23h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AA3500
AA American
E75
7:55 PM
MDT
9:58 PM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
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AA5057
AA American
CR7
8:32 PM
MDT TE
10:09 PM+1
EDT
23h 37m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Panama City Beach to Dallas-Fort Worth
1 carrier, 36 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 36 Flights/wk 684 mi 2h 25m nonstop -2h behind 34 1-stop hubs

ECP–DFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 684 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ECP–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 36 CR7, CR9, E75 2h25-4h22 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (36 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, ECP to DFW direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
36
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ECP to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,507
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
ECP → DFW
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
Return
DFW → ECP
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Panama City Beach

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric ECP→DFW VPS→DFW PNS→DFW
Distance from ECP 44 mi 83 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 4
Weekly flights 36 50 149
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 23m 2h 11m
Airports within 200 miles of ECP with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours behind Panama City Beach.
ECP: EDT · DFW: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Panama City Beach, it's 4:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
684 mi / 1,101 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m to 4h 22m.
Getting from DFW

DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.

Dallas-Fort Worth Climate

Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.

Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.

ECP–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Panama City Beach to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance684 mi / 1,101 km
Flight time2h 25m to 4h 22m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights36 out / 35 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: ECP
IATA / ICAOECP / KECP
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.8M
Elevation69 ft / 21 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ECP to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 2h 25m to 4h 22m. The route covers 684 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 36 nonstop flights per week from ECP to DFW. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSY, SAT, OKC, TUL, LIT, TYS, ORL, JAX, TPA, SDF, MKE, SRQ, UST, PBI, MIA, IAD, SJO, AUS, HOU, ATL, BWI, IAH, IND, MCI, CMH, BNA, MDW, STL, CLT, ORD, DEN, MCO, LGA and DCA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours behind Panama City Beach.
Yes, return flights from DFW to ECP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include VPS, PNS and TLH. 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 ECP to DFW

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 36 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ECP to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ECP to DFW ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes to 4 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 684 miles (1,101 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 71 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MSY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valparaiso (VPS), Pensacola (PNS) and Tallahassee (TLH).