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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN3975
WN Southwest
737
8:00 AM
CDT
10:10 AM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN197
WN Southwest
7S7
9:25 AM
CDT
11:35 AM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2149
WN Southwest
738
9:25 AM
CDT
11:35 AM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2172
WN Southwest
737
3:05 PM
CDT
5:25 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN284
WN Southwest
7S7
4:05 PM
CDT
6:30 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2151
WN Southwest
B38M
5:00 PM
CDT
7:25 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chicago to Panama City Beach
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 797 mi 2h 10m nonstop 59 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, 59 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 6 737, 738, 7S7 2h10 87%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – 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.

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
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to ECP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,198
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.

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 6 45
Flight time 2h 10m 2h 9m
Departure OTP 87%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.

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.

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 connections59 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: ECP
IATA / ICAOECP / KECP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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. The route covers 797 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from MDW to ECP. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMH, ARR, PIT, RDU, AGS, TYS, PDK, SDF, PNS, GSO, SSI, EWR, BHM, PIE, SFB, MSY, VRB, JAX, ORL, IAD, TUL, TPA, BUF, ORD, MIA, FXE, ORF, BCT, BED, JFK, IAH, SLC, BOS, NUQ, LAS, VNY, LAX, SJC, SFO, STL, ATL, DAL, BWI, BNA, JWN, PHX, AUS, IND, CLT, DEN, HOU, DCA, MCI, DFW, LGA, PHL, SRQ, SAT and PWA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 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 ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes. 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

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