Panama City Beach to Chicago (ECP–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ECP Airport Page →
797 mi airlines charter/private 6/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 40m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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WN4180
WN Southwest
73H
6:10 AM
CDT
8:25 AM
CDT
2h 15m
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WN873
WN Southwest
7S7
8:55 AM
CDT
11:10 AM
CDT
2h 15m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN893
WN Southwest
7M8
2:40 PM
CDT
4:55 PM
CDT
2h 15m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN1690
WN Southwest
737
4:20 PM
CDT
6:35 PM
CDT
2h 15m
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M T W T F S S
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WN2398
WN Southwest
738
7:40 AM
CDT
9:50 AM
CDT
2h 10m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN2773
WN Southwest
7M8
8:40 AM
CDT
10:50 AM
CDT
2h 10m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN1401
WN Southwest
7S7
11:35 AM
CDT
1:40 PM
CDT
2h 5m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN1158
WN Southwest
7S7
1:45 PM
CDT
4:00 PM
CDT
2h 15m
46%
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
STL St Louis 3h 40m WN → LXJWN St Louis (STL) to Chicago flights
BNA Nashville 3h 45m JRTWN → LXJWN Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 4h AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
IND Indianapolis 4h 10m WN → EJAWN Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago flights
MCI Kansas City 4h 30m WN → WN Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago flights
DAL Dallas 5h LXJWN → JTLLXJWN Dallas (DAL) to Chicago flights
HOU Houston 5h 5m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to Chicago flights
DCA Washington 5h 10m AA → WN Washington (DCA) to Chicago flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 31m AA → WN Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 33m AAQR → F9Y4 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Panama City Beach to Chicago
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 797 mi 2h 15m nonstop

ECP–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 797 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore ECP Routes MDW Routes ECP Live Flights MDW Live Flights MDW Delays
All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to Panama City Beach flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ECP–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 6 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 2h15 – – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ECP to MDW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ECP to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
STL ~3h 40m BNA ~3h 45m ATL ~4h 0m IND ~4h 10m MCI ~4h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,214
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ECP → MDW
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
Return
MDW → ECP
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
42%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Panama City Beach

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric ECP→MDW DSI→MDW VPS→MDW
Distance from ECP – 40 mi 44 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 6 – 3
Flight time 2h 15m 1h 59m 2h 20m
Destin (DSI) to Chicago flights · Valparaiso (VPS) to Chicago flights · Pensacola (PNS) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of ECP with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Panama City Beach, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
797 mi / 1,283 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m gate to gate.
Facts

ECP–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Panama City Beach to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance797 mi / 1,283 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ECP
Full nameNorthwest Florida Beaches International Airport
IATA / ICAOECP / KECP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.8M
Elevation69 ft / 21 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ECP to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 2h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 797 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ECP to MDW: Southwest Airlines.
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 St. Louis Lambert, Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from MDW 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 MDW

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ECP to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ECP to MDW is about 2 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 797 miles (1,283 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Destin (DSI), Valparaiso (VPS) and Pensacola (PNS).