How to get from Chicago to Fort Walton Beach: connecting flights, about 5h 11m total

Flights from Chicago to Fort Walton Beach

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Best fares from Chicago to Fort Walton Beach

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Cheapest one-way $134 28 November 2026, nonstop Cheapest nonstop $134 28 November 2026, G4 Cheapest weekend departure $134 Sat, 28 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $134

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Louisville: 5h 11m
two tickets, via Atlanta: $268
connection options: 2
straight-line distance: 789 mi (1,269 km)

fastest

Via Louisville

5h 11m

with the connection

Chicago to Louisville flight 1h 30m

Connection of about 3h

Louisville to Fort Walton Beach flight 41m

Via Atlanta

5h 17m

with the connection

Chicago to Atlanta flight 2h 4m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Fort Walton Beach flight 13m

two ticketsfrom $268

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Chicago to cities closest to Fort Walton Beach

Chicago to Pensacola Pensacola: 40 mi (65 km) from Fort Walton Beach, flight 1h 29m Chicago to New Orleans New Orleans: 214 mi (344 km) from Fort Walton Beach, flight 2h 30m from $107 Chicago to Atlanta Atlanta: 258 mi (415 km) from Fort Walton Beach, flight 2h 4m from $57 Chicago to Jacksonville Jacksonville: 292 mi (470 km) from Fort Walton Beach, flight 2h 34m from $129 Chicago to Tampa Tampa: 303 mi (487 km) from Fort Walton Beach, flight 2h 45m from $89 Chicago to Orlando Orlando: 339 mi (545 km) from Fort Walton Beach, flight 2h 46m from $81

To Fort Walton Beach from cities closest to Chicago

Louisville to Fort Walton Beach Louisville: 269 mi (433 km) from Chicago, flight 41m Minneapolis to Fort Walton Beach Minneapolis: 355 mi (571 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 44m Atlanta to Fort Walton Beach Atlanta: 589 mi (948 km) from Chicago, flight 13m from $211 Washington to Fort Walton Beach Washington: 594 mi (956 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 35m New York to Fort Walton Beach New York: 711 mi (1,144 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 55m from $177 Boston to Fort Walton Beach Boston: 849 mi (1,366 km) from Chicago, flight 2h 16m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Chicago to Fort Walton Beach?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Louisville.

What is the fastest way to fly from Chicago to Fort Walton Beach?

Via Louisville: 1h 30m to the connection, 41m after it, about 5h 11m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Chicago to Fort Walton Beach with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Atlanta from $268. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Chicago and Fort Walton Beach?

Louisville (5h 11m total) and Atlanta (5h 17m total).

How far is Fort Walton Beach from Chicago?

789 mi (1,269 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.