St. Pete / Clearwater from Charlotte, 23 – 25 Oct: £938 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Free cancellation at Clearwater Beach Hotel
- Highs 82–83°F, little rain expected
- No passport needed
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 20h 56m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
St. Pete / Clearwater is 2 nights from Charlotte, 23 – 25 Oct 2026. The cheapest round trip we found is £312 per person (F9 + MX, 1 stop, 20h 56m). Hotels start at £142 a night; Highs 82–83°F, little rain expected.
The total, before you go
£938 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £624 |
| Clearwater Beach Hotel, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £283 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £30 |
| The total, before you go | £938 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 for two return); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£312 per person, return
£624 for two, taxes and fees included · F9 + MX · 1 stop · 20h 56m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 5:38 PM – Sat, Oct 24, 7:10 AM · back Sun, Oct 25, 12:31 PM – Sun, Oct 25, 7:55 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| F9 + MX | £312 | 1 stop | 20h 56m |
| American | £448 | nonstop | 1h 46m |
| Frontier | £314 | 1 stop | 6h 11m |
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026, 02:43 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why St. Pete / Clearwater
Why we picked it: St. Pete / Clearwater is the best value we priced for the weekend: $414 round trip.
Clearwater and St. Pete Beach offer calm Gulf water and sugar-white sand, with downtown St. Petersburg's museums and food scene a short drive away.
Weather in St. Pete / Clearwater, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 82–83°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 83 °F | 71 °F | 7% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 83 °F | 72 °F | 7% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 82 °F | 71 °F | 11% |
Where to stay in St. Pete / Clearwater
Clearwater Beach Hotel
£283 for 2 nights, two guests · £142 a night
See roomsBarefoot Bay Resort Motel
£286 for 2 nights, two guests · £143 a night
See roomsBelleair Beach Resort Motel
£381 for 2 nights, two guests · £191 a night
See roomsAll hotels in St. Pete / Clearwater for these dates
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Where in St. Pete / Clearwater
- Clearwater Beach: Powder-white sand, Pier 60 sunsets and family resorts.
- St. Pete Beach: Quieter Gulf beach with the landmark Don CeSar resort.
- Downtown St. Petersburg: Museums, craft breweries and a waterfront pier.
- Indian Rocks Beach: Low-key beach cottages and condos between the two hubs.
What to do in St. Pete / Clearwater
Signature experiences
- Catch the nightly sunset festival at Pier 60
- See the Salvador Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg
- Boat out to Caladesi Island State Park
- Kayak the mangroves of Weedon Island Preserve
- Eat grouper sandwiches at John's Pass Village
Tours and tickets in St. Pete / Clearwater
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Charlotte | Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) |
|---|---|
| Airports in St. Pete / Clearwater | Tampa International (TPA), St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) |
| Flight time | 20h 56m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 515 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in St. Pete / Clearwater costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £624 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Clearwater Beach Hotel) | £283 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,299 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Charlotte to St. Pete / Clearwater
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £312 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £237 (15 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £307 |
| Price checks | 18 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for St. Pete / Clearwater.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
Questions readers ask
How much does 2 nights in St. Pete / Clearwater from Charlotte cost?
About £1,299 for two: £624 in flights, £283 for the hotel and £392 for food, getting around and tickets.
What is the weather like in St. Pete / Clearwater 23 – 25 Oct?
Highs 82–83°F, little rain expected
Do I need a passport for St. Pete / Clearwater?
No. No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for St. Pete / Clearwater.
How long is the flight from Charlotte to St. Pete / Clearwater?
20h 56m with 1 stop on F9 + MX, on the fare we found.
Is £312 a good price for Charlotte to St. Pete / Clearwater?
It is close to the typical £307 per person on this route; the dates and the weather made it a pick.
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