Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Walton Beach (VPS) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Walton Beach (VPS): Allegiant Air. The two airports are 859 miles (1,382 km) apart. There are also 9 ways to fly it with one stop, through Nashville, Atlanta and Chicago and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from DSM to VPS
- Allegiant AirNot in an alliance

DSM to VPS with one stop
9 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way



- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way


- Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines, then Allegiant Air


- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines the whole way



- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way


- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way


- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way



- Via Austin (AUS)Allegiant Air, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines the whole way


DSM to VPS: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from DSM to VPS?
Allegiant Air flies nonstop from Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Walton Beach (VPS).
How far is Des Moines from Fort Walton Beach by plane?
Des Moines (DSM) and Fort Walton Beach (VPS) are 859 miles (1,382 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does DSM to VPS cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for DSM to VPS with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Des Moines and Fort Walton Beach?
The most direct connections are through Nashville (BNA), Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (MDW), Chicago (ORD) and Dallas (DFW). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Nashville.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.