Destin, Florida

Private charter · FLL → DSI

Fort Lauderdale to Destin

487 miles, about 2 hr 50 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

Photo: Destin Vacation Boat Rentals · CC BY 2.0

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The trip

Fort Lauderdale to Destin, door to door faster.

Trade about 10½ hours on the road for about 2 hr 50 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport in Fort Lauderdale to Destin Executive Airport in Destin, 487 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
487 mi
Flight
2 hr 50 min
Driving
10½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
FLLFort LauderdaleDSIDestin
FLL → DSI487 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers2 hr 50 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 30 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Fort Lauderdale

Airports in Fort Lauderdale

  • FLL

    Major airport

    Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport

    Fort Lauderdale · KFLL

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    9,000 ft

  • MIA

    Major airport

    Miami International Airport

    Miami · KMIA

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    13,016 ft

  • FXE

    Commercial airport

    Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport

    Fort Lauderdale · KFXE

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    6,002 ft

  • HWO

    Commercial airport

    North Perry Airport

    Hollywood · KHWO

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    3,463 ft

  • BCT

    Commercial airport

    Boca Raton Airport

    Boca Raton · KBCT

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    6,276 ft

  • OPF

    Commercial airport

    Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport

    Miami · KOPF

    From downtown
    18 mi
    Longest runway
    8,002 ft

Arriving Destin

Airports in Destin

  • DSI

    Commercial airport

    Destin Executive Airport

    Destin · KDTS

    From downtown
    1 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • VPS

    Commercial airport

    Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport

    Valparaiso · KVPS

    From downtown
    7 mi
    Longest runway
    12,004 ft

  • CEW

    Commercial airport

    Bob Sikes Airport

    Crestview · KCEW

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    8,006 ft

When you land

Things to do in Destin

Destin grew from a small fishing village into the Panhandle's best-known beach destination, and it still calls itself the World's Luckiest Fishing Village. The 100-fathom curve comes unusually close to shore here, so charter boats reach deep water quickly for snapper, grouper, amberjack and billfish, and the harbor is lined with restaurants, marinas and one of the largest charter fleets on the Gulf.

  1. 01

    Destin Harbor Boardwalk

    A waterfront walk lined with seafood restaurants, bars and shops, and the departure point for fishing charters, dolphin cruises and sunset sails.

  2. 02

    Henderson Beach State Park

    A protected stretch of dunes and white-sand beach right in town, with boardwalk trails, picnic areas, camping and calm Gulf swimming.

  3. 03

    Crab Island

    A shallow sandbar near the Destin bridge where boats anchor in clear, waist-deep water, creating a floating gathering spot popular with families and groups in summer.

  4. 04

    Scenic Highway 30A

    East of Destin, this coastal road links planned beach towns like Seaside, Rosemary Beach and Alys Beach, known for their architecture, bike paths and rare coastal dune lakes.

  5. 05

    Grayton Beach State Park

    Along 30A, this park protects tall dunes, a coastal dune lake and pine flatwoods trails, and its beach has topped national best-beach rankings.

  6. 06

    Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park

    Founded in 1955 on Okaloosa Island in neighboring Fort Walton Beach, the Gulfarium is one of the oldest marine parks in the country, with dolphins, sea lions and penguins.

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Questions

Fort Lauderdale to Destin flights

How long is a private flight from Fort Lauderdale to Destin?

About 2 hr 50 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 487 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 10½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Fort Lauderdale to Destin use?

You can depart from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Miami International Airport (MIA), or Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) and arrive at Destin Executive Airport (DSI), Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), or Bob Sikes Airport (CEW). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Fort Lauderdale to Destin cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Fort Lauderdale and Destin?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Destin back to Fort Lauderdale are priced the same way.

Return flight

Destin to Fort Lauderdale

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