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$69+ Cheap flights from Fort Walton Beach, FL to Chicago (CHI)

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Feb 25 — Mar 41
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$127
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$69
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$114
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Cheapest flights from Fort Walton Beach to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Fort Walton Beach to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

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Thu 4/311:21 amVPS - MDW
Nonstop2h 13mAllegiant Air
Sun 4/62:24 pmMDW - VPS
Nonstop2h 10mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/20$134
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2211:00 amVPS - MDW
1 stop8h 13mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/269:12 amMDW - VPS
Nonstop2h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$263
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/36:35 amVPS - ORD
1 stop24h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/139:31 amORD - VPS
2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$284
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Tue 4/2910:55 amVPS - ORD
Nonstop2h 46mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/67:59 amORD - VPS
Nonstop2h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$322
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Tue 4/296:00 amVPS - ORD
1 stop6h 05mDelta
Tue 5/67:05 amORD - VPS
1 stop5h 23mDelta
Deal found 2/19$341
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Tue 4/86:25 pmVPS - MDW
1 stop4h 45mSouthwest
Thu 4/102:40 pmMDW - VPS
2 stops7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$367
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Mon 3/244:20 pmVPS - ORD
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Fri 3/287:30 amORD - VPS
2 stops9h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$384
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Fri 6/64:20 pmVPS - MDW
1 stop5h 26mDelta
Mon 6/93:40 pmMDW - VPS
1 stop4h 17mDelta
Deal found 2/20$522

Find flights from Fort Walton Beach to Chicago within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Fort Walton Beach to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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Fort Walton Beach

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Chicago

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Depart

Return

Price

ValparaisoChicago

VPS - MDW

VPSMDW

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Thu 4/3

11:21 am-1:34 pm

Nonstop2h 13m

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/6

2:24 pm-4:34 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$134

ValparaisoChicago

VPS - MDW

VPSMDW

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Thu 5/22

11:00 am-7:13 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Chicago Midway

Mon 5/26

9:12 am-11:23 am

Nonstop2h 11m

$263

ValparaisoChicago

VPS - ORD

VPSORD

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Thu 4/3

6:35 am-7:34 am

1 stop24h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/13

9:31 am-11:01 pm

2 stops37h 30m

$284

ValparaisoChicago

VPS - ORD

VPSORD

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Tue 4/29

10:55 am-1:41 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

7:59 am-10:35 am

Nonstop2h 36m

$322

ValparaisoChicago

VPS - ORD

VPSORD

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Tue 4/29

6:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

7:05 am-12:28 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$341

ValparaisoChicago

VPS - MDW

VPSMDW

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Tue 4/8

6:25 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/10

2:40 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops7h 15m

$367

ValparaisoChicago

VPS - ORD

VPSORD

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Mon 3/24

4:20 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/28

7:30 am-5:20 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$384

ValparaisoChicago

VPS - MDW

VPSMDW

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Fri 6/6

4:20 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop5h 26m

Chicago Midway

Mon 6/9

3:40 pm-7:57 pm

1 stop4h 17m

$522

ValparaisoChicago

VPS - MDW

VPSMDW

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Thu 3/6

11:15 am-1:32 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$69

ValparaisoChicago

VPS - ORD

VPSORD

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Thu 3/6

6:35 am-7:44 am

1 stop25h 09m

$131

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Best time to book a flight from Fort Walton Beach to Chicago

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Travel insights for flights from Fort Walton Beach to Chicago

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Fort Walton Beach to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Fort Walton Beach to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Walton Beach to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Fort Walton Beach to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from FO9 to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Fort Walton Beach to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Fort Walton Beach to Chicago as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Fort Walton Beach to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Fort Walton Beach to Chicago. Price data was last updated on February 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Fort Walton Beach to Chicago flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Fort Walton Beach to Chicago, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and Allegiant Air. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Sun Country Air
7.0
Good
374 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Fort Walton Beach to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Walton Beach to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Fort Walton Beach to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Fort Walton Beach to Chicago

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Fort Walton Beach to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$78Average$134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$98Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$138Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$207Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$257Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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