Raleigh/Durham to Panama City Beach (RDU–ECP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Raleigh/Durham to Panama City Beach
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 557 mi 28 1-stop hubs

RDU–ECP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SGX leads the route. The flight covers 557 miles . Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–ECP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SGX SGX 1 – – 33% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SGX (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to ECP.
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One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
IAD ~3h 35m JAX ~3h 42m MEM ~3h 54m MSY ~4h 35m SRQ ~4h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
881
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
RDU → ECP
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Return
ECP → RDU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Panama City Beach is 0 hours the same as Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · ECP: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Panama City Beach.
Distance & Flight Time
557 mi / 896 km
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

Facts

RDU–ECP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Panama City Beach route.
Route details
Distance557 mi / 896 km
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 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 RDU to ECP flights.
1 airline operates nonstop service: SGX.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RDU to ECP.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IAD, JAX, MEM, MSY, SRQ, PBI, BCT, BED, CMH, NUQ, ATL, AUS, DAL, STL, CLT, IAH, BNA, MCI, DCA, DFW, LGA, DEN, MDW, HOU, BWI, ORD, IND and SAT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via IAD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.