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

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797 mi airlines charter/private 6/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 15m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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WN2398
WN Southwest
738
7:40 AM
CDT
9:50 AM
CDT
2h 10m
50%
M T W T F S S
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WN2773
WN Southwest
7M8
8:40 AM
CDT
10:50 AM
CDT
2h 10m
50%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN1401
WN Southwest
7S7
11:35 AM
CDT
1:40 PM
CDT
2h 5m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN1158
WN Southwest
7S7
1:45 PM
CDT
4:00 PM
CDT
2h 15m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN4180
WN Southwest
B38M
6:10 AM
CDT
8:25 AM
CDT
2h 15m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN873
WN Southwest
7S7
8:55 AM
CDT
11:10 AM
CDT
2h 15m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN893
WN Southwest
7M8
2:40 PM
CDT
4:55 PM
CDT
2h 15m
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WN1690
WN Southwest
737
4:20 PM
CDT
6:35 PM
CDT
2h 15m
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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
STL St Louis 3h 40m JREWN → WN St Louis (STL) to Panama City Beach flights
BNA Nashville 3h 45m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Panama City Beach flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 51m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Panama City Beach flights
CMH Columbus 3h 55m EJAWN → WN Columbus (CMH) to Panama City Beach flights
MCI Kansas City 4h 45m WN → WN Kansas City (MCI) to Panama City Beach flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 52m WN → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Panama City Beach flights
DAL Dallas 4h 55m EJAKOWWN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Panama City Beach flights
DCA Washington 5h 7m WN → AA Washington (DCA) to Panama City Beach flights
HOU Houston 5h 10m SBEVJAWN → EJAJREWN Houston (HOU) to Panama City Beach flights
LGA New York 5h 32m WN → DL New York (LGA) to Panama City Beach flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Panama City Beach
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 797 mi 2h 10m nonstop

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore MDW Routes ECP Routes MDW Live Flights ECP Live Flights MDW Delays
All flights from Panama City Beach (ECP) Panama City Beach to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

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 6 738, 7M8, 7S7 2h05-2h15 58% – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (6 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, MDW to ECP direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to ECP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
STL ~3h 40m BNA ~3h 45m ATL ~3h 51m RDU ~3h 53m CMH ~3h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,219
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
MDW → ECP
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Return
ECP → MDW
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Panama City Beach from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.
Metric MDW→ECP ORD→ECP BMI→ECP
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 1
Weekly flights 6 36 1
Flight time 2h 10m 2h 33m 1h 48m
Departure OTP 58% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Panama City Beach flights · Bloomington/Normal (BMI) to Panama City Beach flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW 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 Chicago.
MDW: CDT · ECP: CDT

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

MDW–ECP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Panama City Beach route.
Route details
Distance797 mi / 1,283 km
Flight time2h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 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 MDW to ECP flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport take about 2h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 797 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MDW to ECP: Southwest Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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 St. Louis Lambert, Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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 and BMI. 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 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MDW to ECP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to ECP is about 2 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 797 miles (1,283 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Bloomington/Normal (BMI).