St. Pete / Clearwater from New York, 23 – 25 Oct: £865 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- £66 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- Free cancellation at Echo Sails Motel
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 6h 33m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
Round-trip flights from New York to Clearwater are $437 per person ($874 for two) for Friday, Oct 23 to Sunday, Oct 25, 2026, two nights, on American with one stop, operated by Republic Airways as American Eagle. Expect partly cloudy highs of 85–86°F, and the best-value room, Echo Sails Motel on Clearwater Beach, is $273 for both nights.
The total, before you go
£865 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £659 |
| Echo Sails Motel, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £206 |
| The total, before you go | £865 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£66 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on American, £121 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£329 per person, return
£659 for two, taxes and fees included · American. Operated by Republic Airways as American Eagle · 1 stop · 6h 33m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 6:30 AM – Fri, Oct 23, 1:03 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American. Operated by Republic Airways as American Eagle | £329 | 1 stop | 6h 33m |
| American | £369 | nonstop | 2h 51m |
| American. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle | £329 | 1 stop | 5h 14m |
Prices checked 13 Oct 2026, 04:01 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$437 per person round trip is $87 below the typical fare on this route, which has been $524 per person across our earlier checks, so you'd pay 17% less. It's also tagged Lowest in 30 days: across the 12 offers we saw, fares ran from $437 to $577 per person. For two, the flights come to $874. Late October on the Gulf looks warm, with forecast highs of 85–86°F, lows of 74–75°F and rain chances between 16% and 32%. You also skip the March rush, when spring break and spring training baseball fill the beaches. Friday to Sunday works as a long weekend: land Friday afternoon, catch a sunset at Pier 60, spend Saturday on the sand or at the Dalí, then fly home Sunday. Prices are all-in as found when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is an easy beach weekend with a side of culture and food. Days go to calm Gulf water and white sand, evenings to sunsets and grouper sandwiches, and downtown St. Petersburg's museums and breweries are close by when you want a break from the beach. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who want a slow, warm two nights with no passport and no time change.
Weather in St. Pete / Clearwater, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 85–86°F, a small chance of rain
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 86 °F | 74 °F | 16% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 85 °F | 75 °F | 19% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 85 °F | 74 °F | 32% |
Where to stay in St. Pete / Clearwater
All three picks are on Clearwater Beach, the stretch known for powder-white sand, Pier 60 sunsets and family resorts. Echo Sails Motel is the best value: $273 for 2 nights ($137 a night) for a Deluxe Double Room, rated 7.5 from 319 reviews, with free cancellation. Barefoot Bay Resort Motel is the top rated at 9.4 from 180 reviews; a Queen Room with Sofa Bed is $380 for the stay ($190 a night), but it isn't free to cancel. Clearwater Beach Hotel, our budget pick, has the most reviews, 7.6 from 2,682, with a non-smoking Queen Room at $356 ($178 a night) and free cancellation. All three are room only. If you'd like quieter sand, St. Pete Beach is the calmer Gulf option.
Echo Sails Motel
£206 for 2 nights, two guests · £103 a night
See roomsBarefoot Bay Resort Motel
£286 for 2 nights, two guests · £143 a night
See roomsClearwater Beach Hotel
£268 for 2 nights, two guests · £134 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
- Catch the nightly sunset festival at Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach
- See the Salvador Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg
- Boat out to Caladesi Island State Park for a quieter stretch of sand
- 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 New York | John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA) |
|---|---|
| Airports in St. Pete / Clearwater | Tampa International (TPA), St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) |
| Flight time | 6h 33m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,012 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in St. Pete / Clearwater costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £659 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Echo Sails Motel) | £206 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,257 |
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: New York to St. Pete / Clearwater
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £329 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £329 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £395 |
| Price checks | 13 |
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).
- No passport needed: it's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference from New York.
- The $437 fare has one stop and takes 6h 33m on the way out, leaving at 6:30 AM and landing at 1:03 PM.
- This fare flies into Tampa International (TPA). St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) also serves the area.
- All three hotel prices are room only. Echo Sails Motel and Clearwater Beach Hotel offer free cancellation, but Barefoot Bay Resort Motel doesn't.
- Rough budget for two: $874 for flights, $273 for the hotel and $520 for spending, so $1,667 in all.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$437 per person round trip, or $874 for two, all-in as found when we checked. It's on American with one stop, operated by Republic Airways as American Eagle. We also saw a nonstop on American for $489 per person that leaves at 7:59 AM and lands at 10:50 AM.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from New York to Florida, so you'll pay in US dollars and there's no time difference.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows highs of 86°F on Friday and 85°F on Saturday and Sunday, with lows of 74–75°F. Rain chances are 16%, 19% and 32%, so there's only a small chance of rain.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a beach weekend, yes. The 6:30 AM departure lands at 1:03 PM on Friday, which leaves time for the beach, a Pier 60 sunset and one outing, like the Dalí Museum or Caladesi Island.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
We estimate about $1,667 for two: $874 for flights, $273 for 2 nights at Echo Sails Motel and $520 for spending, which works out to $130 per person per day.
Which airport do I fly into?
This fare lands at Tampa International (TPA). St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) also serves the area. In New York, you can fly out of JFK, Newark (EWR) or LaGuardia (LGA).
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