New York to Panama City Beach (JFK–ECP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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New York to Panama City Beach
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 979 mi 2h 20m nonstop -1h behind 48 1-stop hubs

JFK–ECP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Avelo Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 979 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JFK–ECP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XP Avelo Airlines 0 – – 68% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: XP (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to ECP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,460
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 New York

Nearby airports with service to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.
Metric JFK→ECP LGA→ECP EWR→ECP
Distance from JFK – 11 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 0 7 –
Flight time 2h 20m 3h 4m 1h 11m
Departure OTP 68% – –
New York (LGA) to Panama City Beach flights · Newark (EWR) to Panama City Beach flights
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Panama City Beach is 1 hour behind New York.
JFK: EDT · ECP: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Panama City Beach.
Distance & Flight Time
979 mi / 1,575 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

Facts

JFK–ECP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Panama City Beach route.
Route details
Distance979 mi / 1,575 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections48 hubs
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 JFK to ECP flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport take approximately 2h 20m. The route covers 979 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Avelo Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RDU, PIT, CMH, BHM, GSO, PDK, ORL, BED, TYS, IAD, ORF, AGS, STL, JAX, BUF, SDF, VRB, TPA, BCT, MIA, PHL, MSY, BOS, DAL, SLC, LAS, EWR, LAX, VNY, GEG, SJC, SFO, IAH, ATL, CLT, BNA, DCA, JWN, IND, LGA, DEN, ORD, DFW, PHX, AUS, MCI, SRQ and SAT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Panama City Beach is 1 hour behind New York.
Yes, return flights from ECP to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGA and EWR. 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 JFK to ECP

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) are connected by nonstop service from Avelo Airlines.

JFK to ECP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to ECP ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 979 miles (1,575 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via RDU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA) and Newark (EWR).