Direct (nonstop) flights from Houston to Fort Walton Beach

1 airline flys nonstop from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Eglin Afb (VPS). It's 526 miles (846 km), about 1h 40m in the air. Operated by Southwest Airlines.

HOU
William P. Hobby Airport
🇺🇸 Houston, USA
✈
VPS
Eglin Afb
🇺🇸 Fort Walton Beach, USA
Flight Time
1h 40m
Distance
526 mi
846 km
CO₂/pax
97 kg
−78 kg vs. layover
Airlines
1
Southwest Airlines
Time Diff
Same timezone
Operated by Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines
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Route data last updated: May 26, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

Southwest Airlines WN Southwest Airlines
Route
HOU → VPS
Flight Time
1h 40m
Distance
526 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from Houston to Fort Walton Beach with one stop · direct emits 97 kg CO₂ per passenger

HOU → AUS (Austin) → VPS
Leg 1: 55m (148 mi) Leg 2: 1h 50m (664 mi) Total: ~2h 45m 🍃 175 kg CO₂ (+80% vs. direct)
Leg 1
HOU → AUS
55m · 148 mi
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Leg 2
AUS → VPS
1h 50m · 664 mi
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HOU → LIT (Little Rock) → VPS
Leg 1: 1h 20m (393 mi) Leg 2: 1h 27m (441 mi) Total: ~2h 47m 🍃 180 kg CO₂ (+86% vs. direct)
Leg 1
HOU → LIT
1h 20m · 393 mi
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Leg 2
LIT → VPS
1h 27m · 441 mi
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HOU → MEM (Memphis) → VPS
Leg 1: 1h 30m (483 mi) Leg 2: 1h 24m (372 mi) Total: ~2h 54m 🍃 183 kg CO₂ (+89% vs. direct)
Leg 1
HOU → MEM
1h 30m · 483 mi
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Leg 2
MEM → VPS
1h 24m · 372 mi
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HOU → DAL (Dallas) → VPS
Leg 1: 1h 10m (239 mi) Leg 2: 1h 50m (628 mi) Total: ~3h 🍃 185 kg CO₂ (+91% vs. direct)
Leg 1
HOU → DAL
1h 10m · 239 mi
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Leg 2
DAL → VPS
1h 50m · 628 mi
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HOU → ATL (Atlanta) → VPS
Leg 1: 2h (695 mi) Leg 2: 1h 11m (249 mi) Total: ~3h 11m 🍃 200 kg CO₂ (+106% vs. direct)
Leg 1
HOU → ATL
2h · 695 mi
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Leg 2
ATL → VPS
1h 11m · 249 mi
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Direct flights from Fort Walton Beach (VPS)

🇺🇸 ATL Atlanta
1h 17m
249 mi
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🇺🇸 TYS Knoxville
1h 21m
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🇺🇸 MEM Memphis
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🇺🇸 AVL Asheville
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🇺🇸 LIT Little Rock
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🇺🇸 BNA Nashville
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🇺🇸 SHV Shreveport
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Houston to Fort Walton Beach?

A nonstop flight from Houston (HOU) to Fort Walton Beach (VPS) takes approximately 1 hours and 40 minutes. The distance is 526 miles (846 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Houston to Fort Walton Beach?

Just Southwest Airlines.

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

Yes. 1 airline: Southwest Airlines.

How far is Houston from Fort Walton Beach?

The flight distance from Houston to Fort Walton Beach is 526 miles (846 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance.

What type of aircraft flies from Houston to Fort Walton Beach?

At 1h 40m, this route typically uses narrow-body aircraft — Boeing 737 or Airbus A320. Varies by airline.

What is the carbon footprint of a flight from Houston to Fort Walton Beach?

Roughly 97 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 485 km.

Is the return flight from Fort Walton Beach to Houston also nonstop?

Yes — nonstop flights run both ways. Flight time may differ slightly due to wind patterns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Fort Walton Beach?

Midweek flights (Tue/Wed) outside holiday peaks are usually cheapest. 3-6 weeks ahead is a good window for this route. Use "Check Prices" above to compare.

How early should I arrive at William P. Hobby Airport for this flight?

1.5-2 hours for domestic. Add more time during holidays or busy travel weekends.