Valparaiso (VPS) to St Louis (STL) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport to St. Louis Lambert International Airport, with about 8 flights a week in July 2026. The 610-mile flight takes about 1h 46m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 610 mi · 982 km
- Flight time
- 1h 46m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 84%
Airlines flying VPS to STL
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 8 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 17,413 | 1h 46m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
VPS to STL flight schedule
3 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 10:55am and the last at 8:00pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 4171Southwest Airlines | 10:55am | 12:45pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3979Southwest Airlines | 12:40pm | 2:35pm | 12 | 58% |
| WN 4045Southwest Airlines | 8:00pm | 9:50pm | 4 | n/a |
Is VPS to STL on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 78% of 150 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 10am were the most punctual (86%), those around 12pm the least (64%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (51%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 150 | 78% | 15 min | 0% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am to 11am | 43 | 86% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 39 | 64% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 28 | 75% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 21 | 76% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 12 | 1,796 | |
| September 2025 | 8 | 1,193 | |
| October 2025 | 12 | 1,758 | |
| November 2025 | 3 | 219 | |
| March 2026 | 12 | 1,309 | |
| April 2026 | 12 | 1,591 | |
| May 2026 | 15 | 1,951 | |
| June 2026 | 31 | 3,439 | |
| July 2026 | 34 | 4,157 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.