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American Airlines offers new direct flight from VPS to MIA

Beginning December 19, 2025, flyers can catch a nonstop daily flight from the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport to the Miami International Airport.

“Florida is a large state, and intrastate air travel has been historically limited outside of big cities,” says Tracy Stage, Okaloosa County airports director. “A direct VPS-MIA route makes it much easier for residents to visit family, attend events, or vacation within Florida, instead of treating in-state travel like an interstate trek.”

Previously, travelers would either have to drive 10-plus hours or catch connecting flights in hubs such as Atlanta, Charlotte, or Dallas. Fares will start around $292 roundtrip, making it affordable for both leisure and business travelers.

Unlike many seasons routes at regional airports, VPS-MIA is scheduled to operate daily, year-round, giving travelers consistent options.

This easy breezy flight is also a delight for those seeking to go international with Miami being a hub for travel to Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe. Now, passengers will no longer have to fly north and connect in order to fly south to Miami and beyond.

This flight option is particularly appealing to the business traveller as Miami has become a hotspot for finance, technology, health, and international trade.

“Attending a conference there often means rubbing shoulders with industry leaders from multiple sectors,” said Stage. “It’s where business meets the beach, and every trip is both productive and unforgettable. Many professionals extend their trip to enjoy Miami’s beaches, nightlife, or nearby destinations like the Everglades or the Keys. That makes conferences in Miami especially attractive.”

Venues such as the Miami Beach Convention Center alongside luxury hotels with on-property conference spaces, equate to business events the can scale from small workshops to global conventions.

Additionally, this flight is beneficial to the Emerald Coast region’s economy. Travelers in the manufacturing and military industries seek the region for business, then the white sand beaches, world-class beaches, and small-town coastal charm as a reprieve from their big-city beaches.

“Visitors from Miami and abroad should know that Destin offers a peaceful, family-friendly, nature-rich getaway,” said Stage.