Chicago (MDW) to Panama City Beach (ECP) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago Midway International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, with about 5 flights a week in July 2026. The 795-mile flight takes about 2h 5m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 795 mi · 1,279 km
- Flight time
- 2h 5m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 83%
Airlines flying MDW to ECP
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 5 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800 | 22,741 | 2h 5m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MDW to ECP flight schedule
3 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 7:40am and the last at 2:15pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 585Southwest Airlines | 7:40am | 9:50am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1108Southwest Airlines | 1:40pm | 3:45pm | 12 | 58% |
| WN 4228Southwest Airlines | 2:15pm | 4:20pm | 4 | n/a |
Is MDW to ECP on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 85% of 169 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9am were the most punctual (94%), those around 11am the least (69%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (39%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 169 | 85% | 7 min | 0.6% |
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 | 25 | 92% | |
| 8am to 9am | 40 | 90% | |
| 9am to 10am | 34 | 94% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 16 | 69% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 22 | 73% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 12 | 83% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 15 | 80% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 22 | 2,966 | |
| September 2025 | 21 | 2,661 | |
| October 2025 | 4 | 509 | |
| November 2025 | 1 | 94 | |
| January 2026 | 1 | 3 | |
| March 2026 | 30 | 3,809 | |
| April 2026 | 23 | 2,992 | |
| May 2026 | 23 | 3,152 | |
| June 2026 | 21 | 3,205 | |
| July 2026 | 24 | 3,350 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.