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

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7S7
10:15 AM
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11:55 AM
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7M8
11:20 AM
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Houston to Panama City Beach
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 569 mi 1h 40m nonstop 58 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 40m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

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 9 7M8, 7S7 1h40 93% – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (9 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, HOU to ECP direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to ECP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
895
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.
Alternatives

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 2 6
Weekly flights 9 40 29
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 47m 1h 50m
Departure OTP 93% – –
Houston (IAH) to Panama City Beach flights · Austin (AUS) to Panama City Beach flights
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

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

HOU–ECP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Panama City Beach route.
Route details
Distance569 mi / 916 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 10 return
1-stop connections58 hubs
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: ECP
Full nameNorthwest Florida Beaches International Airport
IATA / ICAOECP / KECP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.8M
Elevation69 ft / 21 m
FAQ

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 40m. The route covers 569 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from HOU to ECP. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSY, PNS, MKL, PDK, AGS, PIE, ORL, TPA, TUL, BHM, RDU, JAX, VRB, CMH, SSI, MIA, TYS, SDF, PIT, GSO, CLT, ARR, BCT, EWR, IAD, BUF, SLC, ORD, PHL, JFK, BED, NUQ, LAS, LAX, VNY, BOS, SFO, SJC, GEG, ATL, MCI, IND, MDW, DFW, BWI, DAL, AUS, STL, JWN, BNA, DEN, PHX, DCA, IAH, LGA, SAT, SRQ and PWA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 HOU to ECP

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HOU to ECP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to ECP ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 569 miles (916 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 19 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

58 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).