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

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569 mi airlines 18/wk
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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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WN2358
WN Southwest
7S7
9:50 AM
EDT
11:50 AM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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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
M T W T F S S
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WN2149
WN Southwest
73H
12:20 PM
EDT
2:20 PM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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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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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Houston to Panama City Beach
1 carrier, 18 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 569 mi 1h 35m nonstop +1h ahead 27 1-stop hubs

HOU–ECP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 569 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HOU–ECP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 18 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 1h35-1h40 55%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (18 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, HOU to ECP direction.
Mon
3
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
7
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to ECP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
749
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
HOU → ECP
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Return
ECP → HOU
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays →

Other ways to reach Panama City Beach from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.
Metric HOU→ECP IAH→ECP AUS→ECP
Distance from HOU 24 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 4
Weekly flights 18 28 35
Flight time 1h 35m 0h 53m 1h 50m
Departure OTP 55%
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Panama City Beach.
Distance & Flight Time
569 mi / 916 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m to 1h 40m.

HOU–ECP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Panama City Beach route.
Route details
Distance569 mi / 916 km
Flight time1h 35m to 1h 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights18 out / 17 return
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: ECP
IATA / ICAOECP / KECP
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.8M
Elevation69 ft / 21 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to ECP flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport take approximately 1h 35m to 1h 40m. The route covers 569 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from HOU to ECP. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSY, MEM, IAH, SRQ, JAX, PBI, TUL, IAD, BCT, CMH, BUF, NUQ, ATL, DAL, DFW, STL, BWI, IND, MCI, AUS, BNA, MDW, DEN, DCA, LGA, SAT and PWA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Panama City Beach is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from ECP to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH and AUS. 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 HOU to ECP

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HOU to ECP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to ECP ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 569 miles (916 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 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 Houston (IAH) and Austin (AUS).