Best Time to Fly MDW to ECP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Chicago Midway International → Northwest Florida Beaches International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
168 flights were scheduled from Chicago (MDW) to Panama City (ECP) in the last 12 months, and 86.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 9.2 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Thursday was the most reliable day (90% on time) and July the worst month (74%).
The cancellation rate was 0.6% (US average 1.8%).
MDW to ECP on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 86.8% | 41 min | 0.6% | 168 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MDW to ECP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 345 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 90.3% | 0.0% | 31 |
| 8am–9am | 91.5% | 0.0% | 71 |
| 9am–10am | 94.7% | 0.0% | 38 |
| 10am–11am | 84.4% | 2.9% | 34 |
| 11am–12pm | 71.1% | 0.0% | 45 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 11 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 82.3% | 0.0% | 51 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 19 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 15 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 24 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MDW to ECP
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 81.8% | -2.0 pts | 0.0% | 88 |
| All other days | 83.9% | — | 0.8% | 257 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).