When to visit Destin

which has domestic flights from Panama City, Florida and is 51 miles from Destin, FL.

Pensacola Gulf Coast Regional Airport (PNS / KPNS) has domestic flights from Pensacola, Florida and is 52 miles from Destin, FL.

Car

Primary access to Destin is by private vehicle. It is on US 98 between Pensacola and Panama City. From IH-10 west, take IH-110 south through Gulf Breeze; merge with US 98, and follow US 98 along the coast through Fort Walton Beach. From IH-10 east, take FL 285 south through Eglin Air Force Base, make a left on FL 20 to go east, then a right to go south on Mid Bay Bridge.