Kansas City to Panama City Beach (MCI–ECP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN3526
WN Southwest
7S7
9:10 AM
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11:15 AM
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2h 5m
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WN1544
WN Southwest
7S7
12:15 PM
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2:15 PM
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WN1703
WN Southwest
7M8
2:10 PM
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4:15 PM
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WN3848
WN Southwest
7S7
8:50 AM
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11:10 AM
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WN3116
WN Southwest
B38M
5:15 PM
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WN206
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7S7
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Kansas City to Panama City Beach
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 798 mi 2h nonstop 22 1-stop hubs

MCI–ECP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 798 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCI–ECP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 4 7M8, 7S7 2h-2h05 74% – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (4 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, MCI to ECP direction.
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Wed
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0
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Fri
0
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Sat
3
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Sun
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCI to ECP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
MSY ~4h 8m IND ~4h 45m IAD ~4h 56m SRQ ~5h 13m CMH ~6h 1m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
667
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
MCI → ECP
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
ECP → MCI
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
64%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCI delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Panama City Beach is 0 hours the same as Kansas City.
MCI: EDT · ECP: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 6:00 PM in Panama City Beach.
Distance & Flight Time
798 mi / 1,284 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m to 2h 5m.
Facts

MCI–ECP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Panama City Beach route.
Route details
Distance798 mi / 1,284 km
Flight time2h to 2h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: MCI
Full nameKansas City International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: ECP
Full nameNorthwest Florida Beaches International Airport
IATA / ICAOECP / KECP
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.8M
Elevation69 ft / 21 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCI to ECP flights.
Nonstop flights from Kansas City International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport take approximately 2h to 2h 5m. The route covers 798 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from MCI to ECP. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSY, IND, IAD, SRQ, CMH, AUS, STL, ATL, DFW, DAL, DEN, HOU, IAH, BNA, CLT, MDW, ORD, LGA, BWI, DCA, SAT and PIE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ECP to MCI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MCI to ECP

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MCI to ECP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCI to ECP ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 798 miles (1,284 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MSY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.