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How to get fromCharlotte to Fort Walton Beachby plane, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Charlotte to Fort Walton Beach by plane, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane CLT - VPS
    3h 20m
    $103–454

  2. Fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane CLT - ECP
    2. Drive from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Fort Walton Beachcar car
    4h 31m
    $83–428

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to Mobilebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Loxley to Crestviewbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Crestview to Fort Walton Beachtaxi taxi
    13h 29m
    $222–302

  4. Drive 542.2 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Fort Walton Beachcar car 542.2 mi
    10h 29m
    $99–143

  5. Fly to Pensacola International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane plane CLT - PNS
    2. Take the taxi from Pensacola-Airport-PNS to Fort Walton Beachtaxi taxi
    4h 12m
    $177–532

  6. Bus, taxi via Mobile

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mobile to Crestviewbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Crestview to Fort Walton Beachtaxi taxi
    20h 2m
    $220–359

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration2h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 476.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Fort Walton Beach, FL, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) every 4 hours.

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