Panama City Beach to Houston (ECP–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN1587
WN Southwest
7M8
6:35 AM
CDT
8:30 AM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN621
WN Southwest
7S7
10:10 AM
CDT
12:05 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2149
WN Southwest
73H
11:43 AM
CDT
1:34 PM
CDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3903
WN Southwest
7S7
5:30 PM
CDT
7:25 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN988
WN Southwest
7S7
10:15 AM
CDT
11:55 AM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN3897
WN Southwest
7M8
11:20 AM
CDT
1:00 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2151
WN Southwest
7S7
3:10 PM
CDT
4:50 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Panama City Beach to Houston
1 carrier, 10 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 569 mi 1h 51m nonstop 52 1-stop hubs

ECP–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 569 miles in approximately 1h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ECP–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 10 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h51-1h55
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (10 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 HOU direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ECP to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
823
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.

Other ways to reach Houston from Panama City Beach

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric ECP→HOU DSI→HOU VPS→HOU
Distance from ECP 40 mi 44 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 10 1 8
Flight time 1h 51m 1h 35m 1h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of ECP with service to William P. Hobby Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Houston is 0 hours the same as Panama City Beach.
ECP: CDT · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Panama City Beach, it's 6:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
569 mi / 916 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 51m to 1h 55m.

ECP–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Panama City Beach to Houston route.
Route details
Distance569 mi / 916 km
Flight time1h 51m to 1h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights10 out / 9 return
1-stop connections52 hubs
Origin: ECP
IATA / ICAOECP / KECP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.8M
Elevation69 ft / 21 m
Destination: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ECP to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 1h 51m to 1h 55m. The route covers 569 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from ECP to HOU. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DSI, MSY, BHM, SAT, ORL, TUL, PIE, MEM, SUA, TPA, PBI, FLL, SDF, LIT, JAX, UST, TYS, CLT, TMB, SAV, MKE, MCO, RDU, SRQ, CMH, OKC, MIA, ORD, OMA, PHL, IAD, SNA, BED, BOS, SJO, LAS, LGB, LAX, JWN, BNA, ATL, DFW, AUS, DAL, DEN, BWI, DCA, STL, IND, MDW, MCI and LGA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from HOU to ECP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DSI, VPS and PNS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 HOU

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ECP to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ECP to HOU ranges from 1 hours 51 minutes to 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 569 miles (916 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 19 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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