Direct flights from Chicago to Destin / Fort Walton Beach

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United States

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ORD

O'Hare International Airport

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Destin / Fort Walton Beach

United States

United States

VPS

Northwest Florida Regional Airport / Eglin Air Force Ba

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Distance
797 miles  ·  (1,283 km)
Flight time
2 hours and 12 minutes
Airlines
  • American Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Airbus A319
  • Embraer 170
  • Embraer 175

Chicago to Destin / Fort Walton Beach Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Chicago to Destin / Fort Walton Beach. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from ORD to VPS, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit Destin / Fort Walton Beach

What is the best time to visit Destin / Fort Walton Beach?

🌺 💦  Humid Subtropical

Destin / Fort Walton Beach is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.

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You can visit Destin / Fort Walton Beach any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .

Airlines flying from Chicago to Destin / Fort Walton Beach

Airline-specific flight schedules from Chicago to Destin / Fort Walton Beach

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Chicago ORD to Destin / Fort Walton Beach VPS, which is American Airlines. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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American Airlines
American Airlines flight schedulefrom Chicago to Destin / Fort Walton Beach

American Airlines is a member of Oneworld
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Chicago to Destin / Fort Walton Beach Flights

Flights from ORD to VPS are operated 7 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. Departure times vary between 07:08 - 09:41. The earliest flight departs at 07:08, the last flight departs at 09:41. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Chicago to Destin / Fort Walton Beach takes 2 hours and 12 minutes. The flight distance between Chicago and Destin / Fort Walton Beach is 797 miles (or 1,283 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Destin / Fort Walton Beach?

There are 2 airports in Destin / Fort Walton Beach: Northwest Florida Regional Airport / Eglin Air Force Ba (VPS) and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (FAA: DTS) (DSI).

How many flights per week are there from ORD to VPS?

There are 7 flights per week flying from Chicago to Destin / Fort Walton Beach (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Destin / Fort Walton Beach?

2 hours and 12 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Destin / Fort Walton Beach.

How far is Destin / Fort Walton Beach from Chicago?

The distance from Chicago to Destin / Fort Walton Beach is 797 miles (1,283 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from ORD airport to VPS airport?

American Airlines is the only airline flying nonstop from Chicago to Destin / Fort Walton Beach.

What alliances have direct flights from Chicago to Destin / Fort Walton Beach?

Oneworld is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Chicago to Destin / Fort Walton Beach.

What classes are available from Chicago to Destin / Fort Walton Beach?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from Chicago to Destin / Fort Walton Beach?

Aircraft types that fly from Chicago to Destin / Fort Walton Beach:

  • Airbus A319
  • Embraer 170
  • Embraer 175

What is the earliest flight departing from Chicago to Destin / Fort Walton Beach?

The earliest flight departs at 07:08 from Chicago and arrives at 09:20 at Destin / Fort Walton Beach.

What is the latest flight available from Chicago to Destin / Fort Walton Beach?

The latest flight departs at 09:41 from Chicago and arrives at 12:15 at Destin / Fort Walton Beach.

Popular flights from Chicago via Destin / Fort Walton Beach

Non-stop flights from ORD to VPS

797 miles (1,283 km)  ·  2h 12m

Round trip
1 passenger
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