Houston (IAH) to Panama City Beach (ECP) flights
CommuteAir, Mesa Airlines fly nonstop from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, with about 24 flights a week in July 2026. The 572-mile flight takes about 1h 45m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 572 mi · 921 km
- Flight time
- 1h 45m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 79%
Airlines flying IAH to ECP
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CommuteAir | 19 | Embraer ERJ-145 | 27,388 | 1h 48m |
| Mesa Airlines | 5 | Embraer E175 | 30,188 | 1h 40m |
| SkyWest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ200, Embraer E175 | 3,328 | 1h 51m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
IAH to ECP flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 9:15am and the last at 8:01pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 4225United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 9:15am | 11:04am | 30 | 82% |
| UA 4969United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 12:02pm | 1:52pm | 19 | 81% |
| UA 4902United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 2:45pm | 4:38pm | 31 | 79% |
| UA 4043United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 6:05pm | 8:01pm | 6 | 80% |
| UA 4343United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 8:01pm | 9:58pm | 8 | 78% |
Is IAH to ECP on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 82% of 1,243 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 2pm were the most punctual (86%), those around 10am the least (61%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (48%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,243 | 82% | 13 min | 0.9% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 98 | 81% | |
| 8am to 9am | 58 | 90% | |
| 9am to 10am | 94 | 79% | |
| 10am to 11am | 78 | 61% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 160 | 82% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 364 | 86% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 110 | 84% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 31 | 94% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 237 | 78% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 138 | 6,326 | |
| September 2025 | 114 | 5,417 | |
| October 2025 | 111 | 5,592 | |
| November 2025 | 105 | 4,607 | |
| December 2025 | 115 | 4,531 | |
| January 2026 | 83 | 3,819 | |
| February 2026 | 79 | 3,997 | |
| March 2026 | 90 | 5,220 | |
| April 2026 | 90 | 4,560 | |
| May 2026 | 111 | 5,323 | |
| June 2026 | 128 | 6,236 | |
| July 2026 | 106 | 5,276 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.