Valparaiso to Miami (VPS–MIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA4301
AA American
E70
6:00 AM
CDT
8:46 AM
EDT
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AA4300
AA American
E75
11:10 PM
EDT
11:59 PM
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1h 49m
39%
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 9m AFAMDL → AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Miami flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville 4h 56m G4 → AAQR Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Miami flights
BNA Nashville 4h 56m WN → AAATBA Nashville (BNA) to Miami flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 58m AA → AAATBA Charlotte (CLT) to Miami flights
STL St Louis 5h 40m WN → AAATG3 St Louis (STL) to Miami flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 5h 46m G4 → 2IAAG3 Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Miami flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 55m WN → 2IAAF9 Baltimore (BWI) to Miami flights
DCA Washington 6h AAAS → AAATDL Washington (DCA) to Miami flights
SDF Louisville 6h 7m G4 → AAM6QR Louisville (SDF) to Miami flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 15m AABAQF → AAASAT Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Miami flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Valparaiso to Miami
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 499 mi 1h 46m nonstop +1h ahead

VPS–MIA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 499 miles in approximately 1h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore VPS Routes MIA Routes VPS Live Flights MIA Live Flights VPS Delays MIA Delays
All flights from Miami (MIA) Miami to Valparaiso flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop VPS–MIA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 7 E70 1h46 51% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, VPS to MIA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for VPS to MIA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
ATL ~4h 9m TYS ~4h 56m BNA ~4h 56m CLT ~4h 58m STL ~5h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,880
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
VPS → MIA
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
72%
Return
MIA → VPS
20%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
20%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. VPS delays → MIA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Miami from Valparaiso

Nearby airports with service to Miami International Airport.
Metric VPS→MIA DSI→MIA PNS→MIA
Distance from VPS – 6 mi 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 8
Weekly flights 7 1 80
Flight time 1h 46m 1h 32m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 51% – –
Destin (DSI) to Miami flights · Pensacola (PNS) to Miami flights · Panama City Beach (ECP) to Miami flights
Airports within 200 miles of VPS with service to Miami International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Miami is 1 hour ahead of Valparaiso.
VPS: CDT · MIA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Valparaiso, it's 7:00 PM in Miami.
Distance & Flight Time
499 mi / 802 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 46m gate to gate.
Getting from MIA

Metrorail Orange Line connects to downtown Miami and Dadeland (15–30 min, $2.25). The MIA Mover links the terminal to the rental car center and Metrorail station; free. Taxis to Miami Beach cost $35–40 (flat rate).Ride-shares are typically $20–30 to South Beach. For Fort Lauderdale, Tri-Rail runs from the airport station ($3.75, 60–70 min).

Miami Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warm temperatures (20–33°C). Wet season runs June through October with daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone during this period.

Dry season (November–April) is peak tourist season with lower humidity. Winter temperatures rarely drop below 15°C. UV is strong year-round.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

VPS–MIA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Valparaiso to Miami route.
Route details
Distance499 mi / 802 km
Flight time1h 46m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: VPS
Full nameDestin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
IATA / ICAOVPS / KVPS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation87 ft / 27 m
Destination: MIA
Full nameMiami International Airport
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VPS to MIA flights.
Nonstop flights from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport to Miami International Airport take about 1h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 499 miles.
1 airline operates flights from VPS to MIA: American Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, McGhee Tyson and Nashville.
Miami is 1 hour ahead of Valparaiso.
Yes, return flights from MIA to VPS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DSI, PNS and ECP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from VPS to MIA

Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Miami International Airport (MIA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

VPS to MIA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VPS to MIA is about 1 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 499 miles (802 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, McGhee Tyson and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Destin (DSI), Pensacola (PNS) and Panama City Beach (ECP).