Philadelphia to Panama City Beach (PHL–ECP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA4400
AA American
E75
11:00 AM
EDT
12:45 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5173
AA American
CR9
11:00 AM
EDT TF
12:45 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR8690
QR Qatar
CR9
1:15 PM
CDT
4:50 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4400
AA American
E75
1:15 PM
CDT
4:55 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5173
AA American
CR9
1:15 PM
CDT
4:50 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Philadelphia to Panama City Beach
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 886 mi 2h 45m nonstop -1h behind 57 1-stop hubs

PHL–ECP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 886 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 57 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHL–ECP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 8 CR9, E75 2h45 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (8 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, PHL to ECP direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
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
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to ECP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
57
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,328
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 Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.
Metric PHL→ECP EWR→ECP BWI→ECP
Distance from PHL 80 mi 90 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 8 2
Flight time 2h 45m 1h 11m 2h 20m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Panama City Beach is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · ECP: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 5:00 PM in Panama City Beach.
Distance & Flight Time
886 mi / 1,426 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m.
Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

PHL–ECP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Panama City Beach route.
Route details
Distance886 mi / 1,426 km
Flight time2h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 15 return
1-stop connections57 hubs
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: ECP
IATA / ICAOECP / KECP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.8M
Elevation69 ft / 21 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to ECP flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport take approximately 2h 45m. The route covers 886 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from PHL to ECP. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EWR, RDU, FWA, PIT, AGS, CMH, SFB, SSI, PDK, VRB, IAD, ORL, ORF, JAX, GSO, PNS, LGA, PIE, TYS, SDF, BED, TPA, BUF, JFK, TUL, BHM, MIA, BCT, MSY, FXE, HOU, BOS, SLC, VNY, LAS, LAX, SJC, SFO, ATL, STL, CLT, IAH, JWN, MDW, BNA, DCA, IND, ORD, DFW, MCI, DEN, DAL, AUS, PHX, PWA, SRQ and SAT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Panama City Beach is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
Yes, return flights from ECP to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EWR and BWI. 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 PHL to ECP

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PHL to ECP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to ECP ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 886 miles (1,426 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

57 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via EWR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR) and Baltimore (BWI).