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

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WN2358
WN Southwest
7S7
9:50 AM
EDT
11:50 AM
CDT
2h
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WN621
WN Southwest
7S7
10:10 AM
EDT
12:05 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN2088
WN Southwest
B38M
11:55 AM
EDT
1:55 PM
CDT
2h
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WN2149
WN Southwest
73H
12:20 PM
EDT
2:20 PM
CDT
2h
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WN3903
WN Southwest
7S7
5:30 PM
EDT
7:25 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN290
WN Southwest
737
6:20 PM
EDT
8:20 PM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN2591
WN Southwest
B38M
10:10 AM
CDT T4
11:45 AM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN988
WN Southwest
7S7
10:15 AM
CDT
11:55 AM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN3897
WN Southwest
7M8
11:20 AM
CDT
1:00 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN2151
WN Southwest
7M8
2:40 PM
CDT
4:20 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1204
WN Southwest
73H
2:50 PM
CDT
4:25 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN5001
WN Southwest
7S7
5:45 PM
CDT
7:20 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN2394
WN Southwest
B38M
8:30 PM
CDT T2
10:05 PM
EDT
1h 35m
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 Houston
1 carrier, 17 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 569 mi 1h 55m nonstop -1h behind 33 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 55m. Beyond nonstop, 33 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 17 737, 73H, 7S7, B38M 1h55-2h
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (17 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ECP to HOU.
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One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
801
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 → HOU
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
64%
Return
HOU → ECP
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays →

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 1 1
Weekly flights 17 1 12
Flight time 1h 55m 2h 31m 1h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of ECP with service to William P. Hobby Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Houston is 1 hour behind Panama City Beach.
ECP: EDT · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Panama City Beach, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
569 mi / 916 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m to 2h 0m.

ECP–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Panama City Beach to Houston route.
Route details
Distance569 mi / 916 km
Flight time1h 55m to 2h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights17 out / 18 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: ECP
IATA / ICAOECP / KECP
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.8M
Elevation69 ft / 21 m
Destination: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
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 55m to 2h. The route covers 569 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from ECP to HOU. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSY, SAT, OKC, SRQ, TUL, LIT, TYS, JAX, UST, TPA, CLT, PBI, SDF, MIA, IAD, SJO, ORD, DFW, ATL, JWN, BNA, STL, CMH, IND, DAL, DCA, AUS, MDW, MCO, MCI, BWI, DEN and LGA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour behind Panama City Beach.
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.
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 HOU

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ECP to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ECP to HOU ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes to 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 569 miles (916 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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