St. Pete / Clearwater from Raleigh-Durham, 23 – 25 Oct: £555 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Frontier nonstop, 2h, leaves RDU 4:48 PM Friday
- $190 per person, $125 below the typical fare on this route
- Clearwater Beach Hotel: 7.6 from 2,682 reviews, free cancellation
The catch: Frontier's fare doesn't include a checked bag, which runs about $240 for two, and resort fees aren't in the $736 either.
Worth it if you want a short, warm beach weekend and can pack light; skip it if you each need a full checked suitcase.
Worth it: the trip comes to $736 for two, with flights at $380 and 2 nights at Clearwater Beach Hotel at $356, taxes and fees included. A checked bag, resort fees and spending money are not in that total. You leave Friday, Oct 23 and come home Sunday, Oct 25, 2026, and the outbound flight is a 2h nonstop on Frontier.
The total, before you go
£555 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £286 |
| Clearwater Beach Hotel, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £268 |
| The total, before you go | £555 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£94 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 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
£143 per person, return
£286 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 2h
Out Fri, Oct 23, 4:48 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 6:48 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £143 | nonstop | 2h |
| Breeze | £164 | nonstop | 1h 58m |
| Breeze | £187 | nonstop | 1h 58m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 14:57 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $190 per person, this fare is $125 below the typical fare on this route. That's a 40% gap and the lowest we've seen in 30 days. Flights come to $380 for two, and the whole trip is $736 with the Clearwater Beach Hotel. Late October looks good on the forecast: highs of 82–85°F, lows of 71–75°F and a 11% to 23% chance of rain across the three days. The Friday flight leaves at 4:48 PM and lands at 6:48 PM, so you're at the beach in time for dinner and still get two full days by the water. It's a quick reset with warm Gulf water, a Pier 60 sunset and home by Sunday. We found these prices all-in when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is an easy beach weekend: calm Gulf water, sugar-white sand and sunsets, with downtown St. Petersburg's museums and food a short drive away when you want a break from the sand. It suits couples or two friends who'd rather go slow, with a couple of good meals and one outing, than follow a packed schedule. Two nights keeps it light and simple.
Weather in St. Pete / Clearwater, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 82–85°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 85 °F | 71 °F | 11% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 85 °F | 74 °F | 23% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 82 °F | 75 °F | 17% |
Where to stay in St. Pete / Clearwater
All three hotels are in Clearwater Beach, the stretch known for powder-white sand, Pier 60 sunsets and family resorts. Clearwater Beach Hotel is the best value and the one in our total: $356 for the 2 nights ($178 a night) for a Queen Room. It scores 7.6 from 2,682 reviews and has free cancellation. Barefoot Bay Resort Motel is the top rated at 9.4 from 180 reviews and costs $380 for the stay ($190 a night), but it has no free cancellation. Hotel Cabana Clearwater Beach is the only 3-star of the three, scoring 8.7 from 407 reviews at $419 ($210 a night), also with no free cancellation. All three are room only. If you'd rather be close to museums and breweries, base yourself in Downtown St. Petersburg.
Clearwater Beach Hotel
£268 for 2 nights, two guests · £134 a night
See roomsBarefoot Bay Resort Motel
£286 for 2 nights, two guests · £143 a night
See roomsHotel Cabana Clearwater Beach
£316 for 2 nights, two guests · £158 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 Friday or Saturday evening
- Boat out to Caladesi Island State Park for a quieter stretch of Gulf beach
- See the Salvador Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg
- 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 Raleigh-Durham | Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) |
|---|---|
| Airports in St. Pete / Clearwater | Tampa International (TPA), St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) |
| Flight time | 2h nonstop |
| Distance | 592 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in St. Pete / Clearwater costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £286 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Clearwater Beach Hotel) | £268 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £947 |
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: Raleigh-Durham to St. Pete / Clearwater
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £143 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £143 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £237 |
| Price checks | 6 |
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, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference from Raleigh-Durham.
- The flight covers 592 miles in 2h, nonstop from RDU to Tampa International (TPA).
- The fare doesn't include a checked bag; budget about $240 for two.
- All three hotels are room only; only Clearwater Beach Hotel offers free cancellation.
- Prices are all-in as we found them and can change before you book.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, for the two of you. The fare is $190 per person, $125 below the typical fare on this route. The flight is a 2h nonstop, the forecast shows highs of 82–85°F, and the best-value hotel has free cancellation.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $736 for two: $380 for the Frontier flights plus $356 for 2 nights at Clearwater Beach Hotel, taxes and fees included. A checked bag (about $240 for two), any resort fees and spending money are extra.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, so you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference.
What's the weather like for those dates?
The forecast is partly cloudy on Friday, mostly clear on Saturday and clear on Sunday. Highs run 82–85°F, lows 71–75°F, and the chance of rain is 23% or lower each day.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a beach weekend, yes. You land Friday at 6:48 PM and get Saturday plus Sunday morning for the sand, a Pier 60 sunset or a boat out to Caladesi Island State Park.
Which airport do I fly into?
The Frontier nonstop lands at Tampa International (TPA). St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) also serves the area.
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