Chicago (ORD) to Fort Walton Beach (VPS) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Fort Walton Beach (VPS): American Airlines. The two airports are 797 miles (1,282 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 32 ways to fly it with one stop, through Nashville, Indianapolis and Louisville and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from ORD to VPS
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book ORD to VPS with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
ORD to VPS with one stop
32 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Nashville (BNA)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Indianapolis (IND)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines
- Via Louisville (SDF)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Allegiant Air
- Via Peoria (PIA)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Allegiant Air
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
+1 - Via Cincinnati (CVG)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Allegiant Air
- Via Saint Louis (STL)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Knoxville (TYS)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Allegiant Air
- Via Columbia (COU)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Allegiant Air
- Via Grand Rapids (GRR)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Allegiant Air
- Via Little Rock (LIT)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Allegiant Air
- Via Springfield (SGF)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Allegiant Air
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Flint (FNT)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Allegiant Air
- Via Akron (CAK)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Allegiant Air
ORD to VPS: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to VPS?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Fort Walton Beach (VPS).
How far is Chicago from Fort Walton Beach by plane?
Chicago (ORD) and Fort Walton Beach (VPS) are 797 miles (1,282 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ORD to VPS award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does ORD 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 ORD to VPS with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Chicago and Fort Walton Beach?
The most direct connections are through Nashville (BNA), Indianapolis (IND), Louisville (SDF), Peoria (PIA) and Atlanta (ATL). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Atlanta.
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.