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$56+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach, FL

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — PNS
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/194:25 pmBLV - VPS
Nonstop1h 42mAllegiant Air
Sun 12/215:41 pmVPS - BLV
Nonstop1h 48mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/15$145
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1810:08 amBLV - VPS
Nonstop1h 42mAllegiant Air
Sun 12/217:30 amVPS - BLV
Nonstop1h 48mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/15$172
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/186:54 pmMDW - VPS
Nonstop2h 13mAllegiant Air
Sun 12/213:45 pmVPS - MDW
Nonstop2h 19mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/17$223
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/304:05 pmORD - VPS
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/1012:30 pmVPS - ORD
Nonstop2h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$372
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:32 amORD - VPS
Nonstop2h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/2811:41 amVPS - ORD
Nonstop2h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$377
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:35 amMDW - VPS
1 stop3h 45mSouthwest
Mon 12/296:10 pmVPS - MDW
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 12/14$384
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/201:16 pmORD - VPS
1 stop5h 34mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/2211:41 amVPS - ORD
Nonstop2h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$387
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/189:00 amORD - VPS
Nonstop2h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/2211:41 amVPS - ORD
Nonstop2h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$392
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:35 amMDW - VPS
1 stop3h 45mSouthwest
Sun 12/286:10 pmVPS - MDW
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$404
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/186:00 amORD - VPS
1 stop6h 12mDelta
Sun 12/212:43 pmVPS - ORD
1 stop6h 31mDelta
Deal found 12/16$411
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/185:26 pmMDW - VPS
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Sun 12/214:41 pmVPS - MDW
1 stop5h 41mDelta
Deal found 12/16$411
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/304:10 pmMDW - VPS
Nonstop2h 13mAllegiant Air
Sat 1/311:01 amVPS - MDW
Nonstop2h 19mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/16$430

Find flight deals from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Fort Walton Beach flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$151
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$56
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$365
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach that are best for you.

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BellevilleValparaiso

BLV - VPS

BLVVPS

Belleville

Fri 2/20

4:32 pm-6:18 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Sat 2/28

2:15 pm-4:02 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

$151

BellevilleValparaiso

BLV - VPS

BLVVPS

Belleville

Thu 1/1

8:02 pm-9:44 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Mon 1/5

9:00 am-10:48 am

Nonstop1h 48m

$174

St. LouisValparaiso

STL - VPS

STLVPS

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 1/13

9:59 am-4:05 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Wed 1/21

6:16 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$301

ChicagoValparaiso

ORD - VPS

ORDVPS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/27

1:45 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Tue 2/3

7:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$315

ChicagoValparaiso

ORD - VPS

ORDVPS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/14

5:59 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop5h 03m

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Sat 3/21

6:00 am-1:18 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$315

ChicagoValparaiso

ORD - VPS

ORDVPS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/11

5:30 am-10:59 am

1 stop5h 29m

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Sat 2/14

6:00 am-10:07 am

1 stop4h 07m

$315

ChicagoValparaiso

MDW - VPS

MDWVPS

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/11

6:00 am-10:59 am

1 stop4h 59m

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Sat 2/14

6:00 am-10:06 am

1 stop4h 06m

$315

St. LouisValparaiso

STL - VPS

STLVPS

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 1/20

8:20 am-6:55 pm

2 stops10h 35m

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Wed 1/21

2:00 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$317

St. LouisValparaiso

STL - VPS

STLVPS

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 1/12

6:55 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop4h 01m

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Wed 1/21

6:00 am-11:54 am

1 stop5h 54m

$321

St. LouisValparaiso

STL - VPS

STLVPS

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 1/19

6:57 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop4h 08m

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Wed 1/21

12:05 pm-4:07 pm

1 stop4h 02m

$321

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach (average of $81). Flying from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach in February is currently the most expensive (average of $130). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to FO9?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 50% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to Fort Walton Beach flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach?

    A quick flight from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach can take about 1h 46m. Allegiant Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $151. Illinois and Fort Walton Beach are separated by a distance of 589 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach?

    The most popular flight routes from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach are Chicago O'Hare Intl - Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach, Chicago Midway - Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach and Lambert-St Louis - Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach?

    Before booking your flight to Fort Walton Beach from Illinois, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (83%), Air New Zealand (76%), Envoy Air( 71%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach?

    While on average a flight from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach is generally $311, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $153. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach), you can expect to pay $283 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Fort Walton Beach flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach (average of $81). Flying from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach in February is currently the most expensive (average of $130). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$82Average$175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$118Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$177Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$212Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$214Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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