Eglin AFB Destin Fort Walton Beach (VPS) Delays and On-Time Departures
Valparaiso, FL · ranked 226th of 333 airports for on-time departures
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, Valparaiso (VPS) had 10,982 scheduled departures and 78.8% of them left on time (US average 77.4%).
That ranks 226th of 333 US airports tracked on this site, with 1.6% of departures cancelled.
Among airlines at Valparaiso (VPS), Republic Airways left on time most often (85.3%).
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (86% on time) and June the worst month (70%).
Best time of day to fly out of Valparaiso (VPS)
On-time departure % by scheduled departure hour (local time), last 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 89.3% | 1.6% | 1,883 |
| 7am–8am | 91.5% | 1.1% | 2,748 |
| 8am–9am | 88.4% | 1.4% | 631 |
| 9am–10am | 87.8% | 1.5% | 1,151 |
| 10am–11am | 83.4% | 1.6% | 1,385 |
| 11am–12pm | 81.0% | 1.9% | 1,654 |
| 12pm–1pm | 80.0% | 1.6% | 2,065 |
| 1pm–2pm | 78.9% | 1.2% | 1,339 |
| 2pm–3pm | 78.6% | 1.1% | 1,716 |
| 3pm–4pm | 68.2% | 2.0% | 1,275 |
| 4pm–5pm | 70.3% | 1.2% | 1,456 |
| 5pm–6pm | 73.9% | 2.0% | 1,277 |
| 6pm–7pm | 69.5% | 1.8% | 1,202 |
| 7pm–8pm | 67.0% | 3.1% | 1,144 |
| 8pm–9pm | 59.0% | 1.0% | 411 |
| 9pm–10pm | 66.7% | 1.4% | 73 |
Airlines at VPS ranked by on-time departures
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 departures are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On-time departures | On-time arrivals | Cancelled | Departures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 85.3% | 70.6% | 8.1% | 37 |
| Southwest Airlines | 82.8% | 86.6% | 0.5% | 1,952 |
| Delta Air Lines | 82.6% | 83.3% | 2.0% | 2,689 |
| Envoy Air | 82.5% | 78.1% | 0.8% | 661 |
| Allegiant Air | 77.8% | 74.5% | 0.3% | 2,647 |
| PSA Airlines | 76.1% | 76.6% | 5.8% | 701 |
| JetBlue | 74.0% | 69.6% | 2.7% | 220 |
| American Airlines | 71.6% | 73.7% | 2.1% | 2,075 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best day to fly out of VPS
On-time departures by day, 24 months.
Best month to fly out of VPS
On-time departures by month, 24 months.
Holiday travel at Valparaiso (VPS)
On-time departures during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On-time departures | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 81.2% | -1.2 pts | 0.0% | 313 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.7% | -7.7 pts | 3.0% | 692 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.2% | -10.2 pts | 1.6% | 5,142 |
| All other days | 82.3% | — | 1.5% | 15,263 |
Monthly on-time departure trend at VPS
On-time departure % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
Routes from Valparaiso (VPS)
Every route from VPS with its own page, by number of flights (last 12 months, on-time arrivals).
| To | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| VPS → Atlanta (ATL) | 84.2% | 2.0% | 2,393 |
| VPS → Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) | 72.2% | 3.1% | 1,343 |
| VPS → Charlotte (CLT) | 80.0% | 2.7% | 1,203 |
| VPS → Nashville (BNA) | 90.3% | 0.6% | 818 |
| VPS → Dallas (DAL) | 83.7% | 0.5% | 445 |
| VPS → Cincinnati (CVG) | 75.1% | 0.5% | 416 |
| VPS → Belleville (BLV) | 72.7% | 0.2% | 394 |
| VPS → Washington (DCA) | 69.7% | 3.8% | 370 |
| VPS → Chicago (ORD) | 75.4% | 0.3% | 318 |
| VPS → Minneapolis (MSP) | 75.3% | 1.7% | 290 |
| VPS → Houston (HOU) | 82.0% | 0.8% | 252 |
| VPS → Baltimore (BWI) | 87.0% | 0.4% | 241 |
| VPS → Miami (MIA) | 75.5% | 0.4% | 225 |
| VPS → Fayetteville (XNA) | 68.7% | 0.5% | 218 |