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$46+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach, FL

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ORD — PNS
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach

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FlightHub
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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$97
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$46
(Booking.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$242
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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 May 1, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/164:39 pmEVV - VPS
Nonstop1h 35mAllegiant Air
Mon 6/232:09 pmVPS - EVV
Nonstop1h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/30$97
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Sun 5/112:19 pmMDW - VPS
Nonstop2h 10mAllegiant Air
Fri 5/166:30 amVPS - MDW
Nonstop2h 22mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/1$103
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 6/46:04 pmBLV - VPS
Nonstop1h 43mAllegiant Air
Sun 6/86:26 pmVPS - BLV
Nonstop1h 46mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/30$114
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 6/117:43 amORD - VPS
Nonstop2h 16mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/1710:41 amVPS - ORD
Nonstop2h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$158
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/192:16 pmPIA - VPS
Nonstop2h 01mAllegiant Air
Sun 6/2211:19 amVPS - PIA
Nonstop2h 07mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/29$171
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Wed 6/117:10 amORD - VPS
1 stop5h 41mDelta
Tue 6/171:00 pmVPS - ORD
1 stop6h 22mDelta
Deal found 5/1$177
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 8/49:31 amSTL - VPS
1 stop4h 29mDelta
Thu 8/77:05 amVPS - STL
1 stop5h 19mDelta
Deal found 4/29$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 8/128:35 amSTL - VPS
2 stops8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/153:46 pmVPS - STL
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$225
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 6/251:25 pmSTL - VPS
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Sun 6/298:05 pmVPS - STL
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$240
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 6/25:20 amMDW - VPS
2 stops8h 15mSouthwest
Wed 6/46:25 pmVPS - MDW
1 stop4h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$258
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 5/3012:48 pmMDW - VPS
1 stop5h 40mDelta
Fri 6/64:59 pmVPS - MDW
1 stop4h 28mDelta
Deal found 4/30$261
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/29:08 pmORD - VPS
1 stop16h 36mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/47:48 amVPS - ORD
2 stops22h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$270

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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 May 1, 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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Illinois

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Fort Walton Beach

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Depart

Return

Price

EvansvilleValparaiso

EVV - VPS

EVVVPS

Evansville Dress Regional

Mon 6/16

4:39 pm-6:14 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Mon 6/23

2:09 pm-3:49 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$97

ChicagoValparaiso

MDW - VPS

MDWVPS

Chicago Midway

Sun 5/11

2:19 pm-4:29 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Fri 5/16

6:30 am-8:52 am

Nonstop2h 22m

$103

BellevilleValparaiso

BLV - VPS

BLVVPS

Belleville

Wed 6/4

6:04 pm-7:47 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Sun 6/8

6:26 pm-8:12 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

$114

ChicagoValparaiso

ORD - VPS

ORDVPS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/11

7:43 am-9:59 am

Nonstop2h 16m

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Tue 6/17

10:41 am-1:17 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$158

PeoriaValparaiso

PIA - VPS

PIAVPS

Greater Peoria

Thu 6/19

2:16 pm-4:17 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Sun 6/22

11:19 am-1:26 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

$171

ChicagoValparaiso

ORD - VPS

ORDVPS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/11

7:10 am-12:51 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Tue 6/17

1:00 pm-7:22 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$177

St. LouisValparaiso

STL - VPS

STLVPS

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 8/4

9:31 am-2:00 pm

1 stop4h 29m

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Thu 8/7

7:05 am-12:24 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$219

St. LouisValparaiso

STL - VPS

STLVPS

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 8/12

8:35 am-5:10 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Fri 8/15

3:46 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$225

St. LouisValparaiso

STL - VPS

STLVPS

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 6/25

1:25 pm-3:15 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Sun 6/29

8:05 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$240

ChicagoValparaiso

MDW - VPS

MDWVPS

Chicago Midway

Mon 6/2

5:20 am-1:35 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Wed 6/4

6:25 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$258

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach (average of $306). Flying from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach in March is currently the most expensive (average of $418). 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 May 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to FO9 are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Fort Walton Beach by month

Plan your trip to Fort Walton Beach by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Fort Walton Beach ranges from 3.1 - 7.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.5 in. October is typically the driest time to visit Fort Walton Beach when rainfall is around 3.1 in.

Temperature in Fort Walton Beach by month

Plan your trip to Fort Walton Beach by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Fort Walton Beach, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Fort Walton Beach

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Fort Walton Beach. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Fort Walton Beach. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and Allegiant Air from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,293 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,293 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,293 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,293 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,293 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,293 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
346 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,293 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Allegiant Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $46. Users have also found prices from $90 and $105 on Southwest and American Airlines, respectively.

  • 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, Lambert-St Louis - Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach and Chicago Midway - 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: American Airlines (100%), Envoy Air (100%), Spirit Airlines( 89%).

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

    While on average a flight from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach is generally $315, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $104. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach), you can expect to pay $217 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach (average of $306). Flying from Illinois to Fort Walton Beach in March is currently the most expensive (average of $418). 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$89Average$179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$118Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$199Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$222Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$223Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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