Panama City Beach to Detroit (ECP–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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830 mi airlines charter/private 4/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 2h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL2942
DL Delta
717
12:10 PM
CDT
3:42 PM
EDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2942
DL Delta
717
10:10 AM
EDT TM
11:25 AM
CDT
2h 15m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 3h 52m JRTKOWLXJ AFDLKE Nashville (BNA) to Detroit flights
CMH Columbus 3h 56m WN AFAMDL Columbus (CMH) to Detroit flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 58m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Detroit flights
STL St Louis 4h 9m WN AFDLKE St Louis (STL) to Detroit flights
IND Indianapolis 4h 10m WN AFAMDL Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit flights
MDW Chicago 4h 20m WN AFDLKE Chicago (MDW) to Detroit flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 39m WN AFAMDL Baltimore (BWI) to Detroit flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 57m AA AAAFAM Charlotte (CLT) to Detroit flights
ORD Chicago 5h 5m AAQRUA AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
DCA Washington 5h 11m AA AAAFAM Washington (DCA) to Detroit flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Panama City Beach to Detroit
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 830 mi 2h 44m nonstop +1h ahead

ECP–DTW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 830 miles in approximately 2h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ECP–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 3 717 2h32 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
717 Boeing 717 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (3 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 DTW direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ECP to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,364
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 → DTW
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
Return
DTW → 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. DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Detroit from Panama City Beach

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric ECP→DTW PNS→DTW
Distance from ECP 83 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 4 5
Flight time 2h 44m 2h 27m
Airports within 200 miles of ECP with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Panama City Beach.
ECP: CDT · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Panama City Beach, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
830 mi / 1,336 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 44m gate to gate.
Getting from DTW

DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.

Detroit Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.

Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.

ECP–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Panama City Beach to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance830 mi / 1,336 km
Flight time2h 44m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ECP
IATA / ICAOECP / KECP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.8M
Elevation69 ft / 21 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ECP to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 2h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 830 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ECP to DTW: Delta Air Lines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, John Glenn Columbus and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Panama City Beach.
Yes, return flights from DTW to ECP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PNS. 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 DTW

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ECP to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ECP to DTW is about 2 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 830 miles (1,336 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 7 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, John Glenn Columbus and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pensacola (PNS).