Direct (nonstop) flights from Fort Walton Beach to Houston

1 airline flys nonstop from Eglin Afb (VPS) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). It's 526 miles (846 km), about 1h 50m in the air. Operated by Southwest Airlines.

VPS
Eglin Afb
🇺🇸 Fort Walton Beach, USA
✈
HOU
William P. Hobby Airport
🇺🇸 Houston, USA
Flight Time
1h 50m
Distance
526 mi
846 km
CO₂/pax
97 kg
−83 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 30, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

Southwest Airlines WN Southwest Airlines
Route
VPS → HOU
Flight Time
1h 50m
Distance
526 mi

Alternative Routes

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

VPS → LIT (Little Rock) → HOU
Leg 1: 1h 26m (441 mi) Leg 2: 1h 35m (393 mi) Total: ~3h 1m 🍃 180 kg CO₂ (+86% vs. direct)
Leg 1
VPS → LIT
1h 26m · 441 mi
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Leg 2
LIT → HOU
1h 35m · 393 mi
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VPS → MEM (Memphis) → HOU
Leg 1: 1h 25m (372 mi) Leg 2: 1h 40m (483 mi) Total: ~3h 5m 🍃 183 kg CO₂ (+89% vs. direct)
Leg 1
VPS → MEM
1h 25m · 372 mi
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Leg 2
MEM → HOU
1h 40m · 483 mi
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VPS → DAL (Dallas) → HOU
Leg 1: 2h (628 mi) Leg 2: 1h 15m (239 mi) Total: ~3h 15m 🍃 185 kg CO₂ (+91% vs. direct)
Leg 1
VPS → DAL
2h · 628 mi
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Leg 2
DAL → HOU
1h 15m · 239 mi
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VPS → AUS (Austin) → HOU
Leg 1: 2h 15m (664 mi) Leg 2: 1h (148 mi) Total: ~3h 15m 🍃 175 kg CO₂ (+80% vs. direct)
Leg 1
VPS → AUS
2h 15m · 664 mi
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Leg 2
AUS → HOU
1h · 148 mi
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VPS → ATL (Atlanta) → HOU
Leg 1: 1h 17m (249 mi) Leg 2: 2h 14m (695 mi) Total: ~3h 31m 🍃 200 kg CO₂ (+106% vs. direct)
Leg 1
VPS → ATL
1h 17m · 249 mi
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Leg 2
ATL → HOU
2h 14m · 695 mi
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Direct flights from Houston (HOU)

🇺🇸 AUS Austin
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

A nonstop flight from Fort Walton Beach (VPS) to Houston (HOU) takes approximately 1 hours and 50 minutes. The distance is 526 miles (846 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Fort Walton Beach to Houston?

Just Southwest Airlines.

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

Yes. 1 airline: Southwest Airlines.

How far is Fort Walton Beach from Houston?

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

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

At 1h 50m, this route typically uses narrow-body aircraft — Boeing 737 or Airbus A320. Varies by airline.

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

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

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

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 Eglin Afb for this flight?

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