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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 25m
    $88–414

  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 37m
    $73–398

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Civic Center Station to Newnan Park and Ridebus bus 453
    3. Take the bus from Newnan Park and Ride to Mobilebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Loxley to Crestviewbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Crestview to Fort Walton Beachtaxi taxi
    14h 39m
    $216–290

  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 17m
    $162–452

  6. Bus, taxi via Opelika

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Opelika 4th Street Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Opelika 4th Street Station to Mobilebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Loxley to Crestviewbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Crestview to Fort Walton Beachtaxi taxi
    17h 59m
    $256–348

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

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration2h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 476.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) every 3 hours.

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