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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN2172
WN Southwest
737
3:05 PM
CDT
5:25 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN284
WN Southwest
7S7
4:05 PM
CDT
6:30 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2151
WN Southwest
B38M
5:00 PM
CDT
7:25 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3975
WN Southwest
737
8:00 AM
CDT
10:10 AM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN197
WN Southwest
7S7
9:25 AM
CDT
11:35 AM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2149
WN Southwest
738
9:25 AM
CDT
11:35 AM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Panama City Beach to Chicago
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 797 mi 2h 20m nonstop 55 1-stop hubs

ECP–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 797 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 55 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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, 7S7, B38M 2h20-2h25
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (6 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 MDW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ECP to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,150
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 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 1 3
Flight time 2h 20m 1h 59m 2h 17m
Airports within 200 miles of ECP with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

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 20m to 2h 25m.

ECP–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Panama City Beach to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance797 mi / 1,283 km
Flight time2h 20m to 2h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections55 hubs
Origin: ECP
IATA / ICAOECP / KECP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.8M
Elevation69 ft / 21 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ECP to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 2h 20m to 2h 25m. The route covers 797 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from ECP to MDW. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DSI, BHM, SDF, HHH, CEU, MKE, MSY, MEM, TUL, LEE, ORL, CMH, TYS, LIT, SUA, RDU, UST, FLL, PIE, SAV, JAX, PBI, BED, SAT, IAD, SRQ, IAH, OMA, TMB, ORD, OKC, BOS, MIA, SNA, LAS, LGB, LAX, JWN, BNA, ATL, HOU, CLT, DAL, DFW, STL, IND, MCO, BWI, MCI, DCA, LGA, AUS, TPA, DEN and PHL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 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 ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes. 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

55 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).