Cheap Flights from ATL to VPS: When to Fly from Atlanta to Destin

 

The cheapest times to fly from ATL to VPS are

• January 8th to February 4th
• April 30th to June 17th (except the week of May 7th)
• August 20th to November 18th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from ATL to VPS is late May to early June. Prices can be as high as $528 for Sunday flights during late July, or as low as $139 for Wednesday flights around late May to early June.

 

When to Fly to Destin

Flying from Atlanta, GA (ATL) to Valparaiso, FL (VPS) will usually cost between $153 to $264 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late May to early June with an average ticket price of $170. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late July, with an average price of $300. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $130 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $202 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ATL to VPS flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the ATL to VPS route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the ATL to VPS flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Atlanta. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.5, which is above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly to Destin, and Fridays are the most expensive days to return to Atlanta. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $48 (22%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $175. Return trip prices are from the VPS to ATL flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ATL to VPS can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 26 minutes may be realistic.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from ATL to VPS? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 3 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Eglin AFB Destin Fort Walton Beach Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 250 miles or 402 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from ATL to VPS?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ATL to VPS flight is about 1 hour 26 minutes.

How many flights go between Atlanta, GA and Valparaiso, FL?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 43 available flights from ATL to VPS.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from ATL to VPS tend to depart as late as the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 25% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 8% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave VPS heading for ATL about 13 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Valparaiso, FL is about 6 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Delta: 13 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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