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

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DL4989
DL Delta
CR9
11:45 AM
EDT TC
1:22 PM
CDT
2h 37m
44%
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DL Delta
CR9
1:20 PM
CDT TM
4:59 PM
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2h 39m
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 25m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Panama City Beach flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 45m AABADL → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Panama City Beach flights
DCA Washington 4h 54m AADLWS → AA Washington (DCA) to Panama City Beach flights
BNA Nashville 4h 54m AABADL → WN Nashville (BNA) to Panama City Beach flights
IND Indianapolis 5h 14m AADLWS → WN Indianapolis (IND) to Panama City Beach flights
STL St Louis 5h 20m AADLWN → WN St Louis (STL) to Panama City Beach flights
MDW Chicago 5h 50m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Panama City Beach flights
ORD Chicago 6h 10m AAASDL → AAUA Chicago (ORD) to Panama City Beach flights
CMH Columbus 6h 14m AADLWS → WN Columbus (CMH) to Panama City Beach flights
DAL Dallas 6h 23m LXJWN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Panama City Beach flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Panama City Beach
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 982 mi 2h 37m nonstop -1h behind

LGA–ECP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 982 miles in approximately 2h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Panama City Beach (ECP) Panama City Beach to New York flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LGA–ECP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 7 CR9 2h37 23% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 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, LGA to ECP direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to ECP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
RDU ~3h 53m ATL ~4h 25m CLT ~4h 45m BWI ~4h 50m DCA ~4h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,030
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LGA → ECP
23%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
23%
Return
ECP → LGA
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
42%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Panama City Beach from New York

Nearby airports with service to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.
Metric LGA→ECP JFK→ECP TEB→ECP
Distance from LGA – 11 mi 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 7 – 1
Flight time 2h 37m 2h 20m 2h 38m
Departure OTP 23% – –
New York (JFK) to Panama City Beach flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Panama City Beach flights · Newark (EWR) to Panama City Beach flights
Airports within 200 miles of LGA 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.
LGA: EDT · ECP: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Panama City Beach.
Distance & Flight Time
982 mi / 1,580 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 37m gate to gate.
Getting to LGA
Until then, the M60 Select Bus Service runs from 106th Street/Broadway in Manhattan to LGA for $2.90 (MetroCard); the trip takes 45–70 minutes. Transfers from the subway at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd (N/W trains) also work via the Q70 Select Bus.Taxis from Midtown cost $30–45 plus tolls and tip. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) run $35–55. Traffic on the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck can double travel times during rush hours; allow 90 minutes from Midtown during peaks.

Facts

LGA–ECP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Panama City Beach route.
Route details
Distance982 mi / 1,580 km
Flight time2h 37m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LGA
Full nameLaGuardia Airport
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 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 LGA to ECP flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport take about 2h 37m gate to gate. The route covers 982 miles.
1 airline operates flights from LGA to ECP: Delta Air Lines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Ronald Reagan Washington National.
Panama City Beach is 1 hour behind New York.
Yes, return flights from ECP to LGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JFK, TEB and EWR. 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 LGA to ECP

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LGA to ECP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to ECP is about 2 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 982 miles (1,580 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).