Best Time to Fly ECP to MDW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Northwest Florida Beaches International → Chicago Midway International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 78.0% of Panama City (ECP) to Chicago (MDW) flights arrived on time (169 scheduled flights). That is in line with the national average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Monday was the most reliable day (86% on time) and May the worst month (65%).
The cancellation rate was 0.0% (US average 1.8%).
ECP to MDW 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 | 78.0% | 50 min | 0.0% | 169 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ECP to MDW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 346 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 98.2% | 0.0% | 57 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 24 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 88.6% | 2.2% | 45 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 25 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 74.4% | 0.0% | 39 |
| 4pm–5pm | 78.7% | 0.0% | 61 |
| 5pm–6pm | 65.0% | 0.0% | 62 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 17 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ECP to MDW
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) | 84.1% | +7.2 pts | 0.0% | 88 |
| All other days | 76.9% | — | 0.4% | 258 |
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).