Chicago to Panama City Beach (MDW–ECP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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797 mi airlines 13/wk
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WN3975
WN Southwest
7S7
8:00 AM
CDT
10:10 AM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2149
WN Southwest
73H
9:25 AM
CDT
11:35 AM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN3645
WN Southwest
73H
12:50 PM
CDT
3:05 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN2709
WN Southwest
7S7
1:25 PM
CDT
3:35 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN312
WN Southwest
7S7
2:30 PM
CDT
4:40 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN4306
WN Southwest
737
3:05 PM
CDT
5:20 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN2877
WN Southwest
738
6:35 AM
EDT
8:50 AM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN2172
WN Southwest
7S7
3:05 PM
EDT
5:25 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN2151
WN Southwest
7M8
5:00 PM
EDT
7:25 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN1204
WN Southwest
737
5:05 PM
EDT
7:25 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN3200
WN Southwest
738
6:15 PM
EDT
8:35 PM
CDT
2h 20m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chicago to Panama City Beach
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 797 mi 2h 10m nonstop +1h ahead 29 1-stop hubs

MDW–ECP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 797 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–ECP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 13 737, 73H, 7S7 2h10-2h15 40%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (13 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, MDW to ECP direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to ECP.
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One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,019
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
MDW → ECP
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Return
ECP → MDW
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Panama City Beach from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.
Metric MDW→ECP ORD→ECP
Distance from MDW 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 13 45
Flight time 2h 10m 1h 23m
Departure OTP 40%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW 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 Chicago.
MDW: CDT · ECP: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Panama City Beach.
Distance & Flight Time
797 mi / 1,283 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m to 2h 15m.

MDW–ECP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Panama City Beach route.
Route details
Distance797 mi / 1,283 km
Flight time2h 10m to 2h 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out / 13 return
1-stop connections29 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: ECP
IATA / ICAOECP / KECP
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.8M
Elevation69 ft / 21 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to ECP flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport take approximately 2h 10m to 2h 15m. The route covers 797 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from MDW to ECP. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, IAD, MSY, JAX, SRQ, TUL, BUF, PBI, BCT, BED, BWI, ATL, DFW, CMH, STL, BNA, IND, DAL, IAH, HOU, MCI, LGA, CLT, AUS, DEN, DCA, ARR, SAT and PIE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Panama City Beach is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from ECP to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD. 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 MDW to ECP

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MDW to ECP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to ECP ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 797 miles (1,283 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).