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Route · IAH → ECP · 2020–2025 BTS data

Houston to Panama City

The IAH–ECP corridor (Houston, TX → Panama City, FL) runs ahead of the national average, served by 7 carriers across roughly 572 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

86.1%
On-time
+7.1 pts
vs US avg
80 min
Delay when late
1,038
Flights

Cancelled

2.8%

Best Month

Aug 2020 97%

Worst Month

Aug 2021 60%

Distance

572 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2023 36 5 0 0 OO
Nov 2023 56 7 0 0 OO
Oct 2021 51 12 0 0 YV
Sep 2021 51 9 0 0 YV
Aug 2021 52 21 2 0 YV
Jul 2021 79 21 2 1 YV
Jun 2021 50 16 0 1 YV
May 2021 55 6 1 0 OO,YV
Apr 2021 30 0 0 0 YV
Nov 2020 61 4 1 0 YV
Oct 2020 66 5 0 0 YV
Sep 2020 62 3 2 0 YV,EV,OO
Aug 2020 91 3 7 1 EV,YV
Jul 2020 55 7 1 0 EV,YV
May 2020 30 0 0 0 EV
Apr 2020 37 1 2 0 EV
Mar 2020 65 4 11 0 EV,YV
Feb 2020 53 11 0 0 YV,EV
Jan 2020 58 9 0 0 YV,EV

Cancellation Rate

2.8%

29 of 1,038 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

3 of 1,038 flights

What the Data Says About IAH to ECP

Houston to Panama City (IAH to ECP) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 86.1% on-time rate across 1,038 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 80.1 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 572 miles and is served by 7 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 29 of 1,038 flights were cancelled (2.8%) and 3 diverted (0.3%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Aug 2020 posted the strongest performance at 97% on-time, while Aug 2021 came in at just 60% - a 37-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from IAH to ECP?
Flights from Houston to Panama City have a 86.1% on-time rate based on 1,038 flights. The average delay is 80.1 minutes. The best recent month was Aug 2020 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for IAH to ECP?
Over the last 24 months, 2.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (29 of 1,038 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from IAH to ECP?
The flight distance from Houston (IAH) to Panama City (ECP) is approximately 572 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from IAH to ECP?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Aug 2020 (97% on-time). The worst was Aug 2021 (60% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights Editorial

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