Houston to Panama City Beach (HOU–ECP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
HOU–ECP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Hera Flight lead the route. The flight covers 569 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 15 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h40-1h45 | – | – | |
| UD Hera Flight | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Panama City Beach from Houston
| Metric | HOU→ECP | IAH→ECP | BPT→ECP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HOU | – | 24 mi | 78 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 15 | 34 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 1h 41m | 1h 15m |
| Departure OTP | 65% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
HOU: CDT · ECP: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Panama City Beach.
HOU–ECP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HOU to ECP
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and Hera Flight. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
HOU to ECP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HOU to ECP is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 569 miles (916 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, Austin Bergstrom and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), Beaumont/Port Arthur (BPT) and Austin (AUS).