Getting to Seaside, Florida is really easy by plane, with two airports at either end of the scenic Emerald Coast's Hwy 30A. Our Homeowner's Collection Concierge Service can meet you and bring you by limo or shuttle service straight into Seaside - where you never need to drive, in this walking/biking small town on the beach.
Here are the airlines and airports connecting you non-stop to your Seaside, FL, destination.
Where Are the Seaside Airports?
At the eastern end of this magical coastline is Panama City Beach - where Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) is a 30-mile drive to Seaside.
At the western end of the Emerald Coast is Destin, where the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) offers a 37 to 45-mile drive, depending which scenic route you prefer.
Either way, you can be in Seaside in an hour from whichever airport you land in - and it's a cushy ride through lovely scenery that's easy on the eyes.
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)
The international airport, ECP at Panama City Beach, is served by:
- American Airlines
- Delta Airlines
- Southwest Airlines
- United Airlines
ECP airport offers Non-Stop Direct Flight Service in the USA from:
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Chicago
- Charlotte
- Dallas
- Denver
- Houston
- Kansas City
- Nashville
- Philadelphia
- Washington, DC
Destin-Fort Walton Airport (VPS)
The domestic airport, VPS at Destin, is served by:
- Allegiant Air
- American Airlines
- Delta Airlines
- Southwest Airlines
- United Airlines
VPS airport offers Non-Stop Direct Flight Service from these US cities (and welcome to our guests from Baltimore, Houston, Louisville, Nashville, Peoria and Springfield, who are especially happy to be added recently to this list of direct-flight cities):
- Ashville, NC
- Atlanta, GA
- Austin, Texas
- Baltimore, MD
- Bentonville, Ark
- Boston, MA
- Charlotte, NC
- Chicago, IL
- Cincinnati, OH
- Columbus OH
- Dallas, TX
- Des Moines, IA
- Evansville, IN
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Houston, TX
- Indianapolis, IN
- Kansas City, MO
- Knoxville, TN
- Las Vegas, NV
- Lexington, KY
- Louisville, KY
- Memphis, TN
- Minneapolis, MN
- Nashville, TN
- New York City/Newark, NJ
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Peoria, IL
- Philadelphia, PA
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Shreveport, LA
- Springfield, MO
- St Louis, MO
- Tulsa, OK
- Washington, DC / Baltimore, MD
- Wichita, KS
In Seaside You Don't Need a Car
Visitors who arrive in Seaside typically find no reason to get into a vehicle again until it's time to leave. Time slows down here, and Seaside is sandals-friendly, designed for walking the small streets and sand alleys. Get your speed up with one of our complimentary bicycles from your guest cottage to anywhere in town in minutes. And our Concierge team will bring you anything you need or arrange any event for you, from a brunch on the beach to a tennis match or a fishing excursion.
Seaside is filled with things to do in the most relaxed way, from the wonderful private beach to the gourmet food trucks and seafood restaurants, to the eclectic boutiques. Watch a movie under the stars or live entertainment or enjoy a wine festival. Sit and read a book over coffee, or just people-watch as others walk with children or sweethearts, simply enjoying the stroll in this lovely town - or even getting married and enjoying the reception.
Jump on a plane from anywhere and get to Seaside, Florida, and leave the rest of that whole busy world behind.