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Flights from Gainesville to Fort Walton Beach

There are no direct flights from Gainesville to Fort Walton Beach. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta, about 2h 38m door to door (33 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 2h 38m
GNVVPSATL

Gainesville to Fort Walton Beach at a glance

Fastest journey2h 38mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Gainesville to Fort Walton Beach

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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GNV Atlanta (ATL) VPS
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon19:00 GNV19:57 ATL0h 48m connection20:45 ATL20:38 VPSDelta Air Lines
33 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 38m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
417 km259 miles
Journey time
2h 38mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hFort Walton Beach vs Gainesville
Currency in Fort Walton Beach
USD
Airports
GNV → VPS

Flights from Gainesville to Fort Walton Beach: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Gainesville to Fort Walton Beach?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Gainesville to Fort Walton Beach?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 417 km.
Where do you change planes between Gainesville and Fort Walton Beach?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Gainesville and Fort Walton Beach?
Gainesville: Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV). Fort Walton Beach: Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS).
What is the time difference between Gainesville and Fort Walton Beach?
Fort Walton Beach is 1 hour behind Gainesville.

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