Direct flights from Panama City Beach to Chicago
4 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from ECP to MDW.
Flight time: about 1h57m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Panama City Beach local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA1397 | 10:12a | 1h56m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA1397 | 10:16a | 2h2m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA1397 | 2:48p | 1h57m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA1751 | 4:33p | 1h56m | Sun |
The route
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Nonstop from Panama City Beach (ECP) to Chicago (MDW)
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) has 4 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (MDW), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of ECP and you're there.
This route flies on Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday — check the schedule grid above before you pick a travel day. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Panama City Beach to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from Panama City Beach (ECP) to Chicago (MDW) takes about 1h57m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Panama City Beach to Chicago?
Driving from Panama City Beach to Chicago takes about 14h 20m, covering roughly 922 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 1h57m.