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How to Find Cheap Flights to Destin

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When to Book

For cheap flights to Destin, book your trip from the U.K. about 60 days in advance.

If you're a fishing enthusiast, plan your flights to Destin for October. That's when the Destin Fishing Rodeo is held.

Of course, with comfortable temperatures year-round, any time is a good time for last-minute flights to Destin.

Airports with Direct Flights from the U.K.

No airlines offer nonstop flights to Destin from the U.K. If you want to take only one plane on your trip to Florida, start by flying from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). Then, hire a car to make the four-hour drive to Destin.

Airlines that Fly to Destin from the U.K.

When booking cheap flights to Destin, consider a flight that goes to a neighbouring airport. Delta, KLM, and Lufthansa fly to Pensacola International Airport (PNS) or Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) from London. American Airlines and United operate flights from Belfast.

Airports

Destin Executive Airport (DSI) is a small facility. Southern Airways Express is the only commercial airline that flies into this airport. This airline's flights to Destin leave from Memphis International Airport (MEM) or Jackson-Evers International Airport (JAN).

It is usually easier to arrange last-minute flights to Destin by flying to another airport in the area. Pensacola International Airport is about a 1.5-hour drive from Destin. Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is about 1.25 hours away.

When to Go

Late spring is one of the best times for a Destin trip. The temperature is usually warm enough for fun on the beach, but crowds and hotel rates are fairly low.

The hot summer months are the best for beach activities, and splashing in the ocean will feel great. Keep in mind that the city can be crowded with visitors then.

What's the Weather Like?

Those planning to swim will do best to go during the hottest months: June through September. July's highs average nearly 32 degrees Celsius. Humidity also peaks in summer, making the beach all the more refreshing.

Fall is the wettest season and sees nearly 7 inches of rainfall monthly in September in October. With highs around 15 degrees, the winter months are usually too cool for swimming. However, hotel rates are correspondingly lower in those seasons.

City Guide: What to See and Do

Destin is on the Gulf of Mexico, so there is an abundance of swimming beaches, such as O'Steen Public Beach Access. Adventurous travelers can snorkel and kayak.

Destin also has indoor activities, like symphony performances at Sinfonia Gulf Coast. The Destin History and Fishing Museum is the place to learn about Destin's reputation as a fishing hotspot.

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