Panama City Beach to Fort Lauderdale (ECP–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Panama City Beach to Fort Lauderdale
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 453 mi 1h 3m nonstop +1h ahead 52 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between ECP and FLL, connecting options are available through 52 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ECP to FLL.
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One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
1,251
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Panama City Beach

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric ECP→FLL DSI→FLL PNS→FLL
Distance from ECP – 40 mi 83 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 2
Weekly flights 1 – 4
Flight time 1h 3m 2h 9m 1h 41m
Destin (DSI) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Pensacola (PNS) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Tallahassee (TLH) to Fort Lauderdale flights
Airports within 200 miles of ECP with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Panama City Beach, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
453 mi / 730 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 3m.
Getting from FLL

Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.

Fort Lauderdale Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.

Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

ECP–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Panama City Beach to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance453 mi / 730 km
Flight time1h 3m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections52 hubs
Origin: ECP
Full nameNorthwest Florida Beaches International Airport
IATA / ICAOECP / KECP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.8M
Elevation69 ft / 21 m
Destination: FLL
Full nameFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ECP to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take approximately 1h 3m. The route covers 453 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from ECP to FLL.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ORL, SUA, HHH, BHM, UST, LEE, TPA, SRQ, PIE, TMB, JAX, DSI, MSY, MIA, MCO, SAV, TUL, SDF, TYS, RDU, MEM, SAT, CMH, MKE, BED, IAD, JFK, SJO, OMA, SNA, LAS, LAX, JWN, ATL, DAL, BNA, CLT, BWI, IAH, AUS, STL, MDW, PHL, HOU, ORD, IND, BOS, DFW, DCA, LGA, MCI and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Panama City Beach.
Nearby alternatives include DSI, PNS and TLH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ECP to FLL

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ECP to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ECP to FLL ranges from 1 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 453 miles (730 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

52 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ORL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Destin (DSI), Pensacola (PNS) and Tallahassee (TLH).