St Louis to Panama City Beach (STL–ECP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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635 mi airlines 19/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN2288
WN Southwest
B38M
10:40 AM
EDT T2
12:30 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2810
WN Southwest
738
11:25 AM
EDT T2
1:15 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1790
WN Southwest
737
12:25 PM
EDT T2
2:15 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN428
WN Southwest
7S7
5:15 PM
EDT T2
7:00 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN290
WN Southwest
7M8
5:25 PM
EDT T2
7:10 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN161
WN Southwest
7M8
6:40 PM
EDT T2
8:25 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2081
WN Southwest
7S7
7:55 AM
EDT
9:50 AM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN4752
WN Southwest
7S7
9:45 AM
EDT
11:40 AM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN1843
WN Southwest
73H
1:10 PM
EDT
3:05 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN2153
WN Southwest
7S7
1:55 PM
EDT
3:50 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN334
WN Southwest
73H
3:45 PM
EDT
5:45 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN1092
WN Southwest
7S7
5:25 PM
EDT
7:15 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2878
WN Southwest
7S7
6:55 PM
EDT
8:33 PM
EDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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St Louis to Panama City Beach
1 carrier, 19 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 635 mi 1h 26m nonstop 26 1-stop hubs

STL–ECP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 635 miles in approximately 1h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop STL–ECP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 18 737, 738, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 1h45-1h50 80%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (18 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, STL to ECP direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for STL to ECP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
813
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
STL → ECP
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Return
ECP → STL
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. STL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Panama City Beach is 0 hours the same as St Louis.
STL: EDT · ECP: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in St Louis, it's 6:00 PM in Panama City Beach.
Distance & Flight Time
635 mi / 1,022 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 26m to 1h 50m.

STL–ECP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the St Louis to Panama City Beach route.
Route details
Distance635 mi / 1,022 km
Flight time1h 26m to 1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights19 out / 18 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: STL
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m
Destination: ECP
IATA / ICAOECP / KECP
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.8M
Elevation69 ft / 21 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about STL to ECP flights.
Nonstop flights from St. Louis Lambert International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport take approximately 1h 26m to 1h 50m. The route covers 635 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from STL to ECP. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSY, IND, JAX, IAD, SRQ, PBI, TUL, FXE, BCT, ATL, CMH, BNA, IAH, BWI, DFW, MCI, DAL, MDW, CLT, HOU, DEN, AUS, ORD, DCA, LGA and SAT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ECP to STL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 STL to ECP

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

STL to ECP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from STL to ECP ranges from 1 hours 26 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 635 miles (1,022 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 37 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MSY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.