St. Pete / Clearwater from Atlanta, Oct 23–25: $592 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- 1h 34m Frontier nonstop, Atlanta to Tampa, landing 11:45 AM
- Highs of 82–84°F with rain chances of 5% to 12%
- Free cancellation at Clearwater Beach Hotel, rated 7.5 from 2,677 reviews
The catch: Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money aren't in the $592, and Friday's forecast shows a 12% chance of drizzle.
Worth it if you want a quick, warm beach weekend with sunsets and seafood; skip it if you need more than 2 nights to unwind.
Worth it for the two of you: $592 for two, all in, which is the flights at $216 plus 2 nights at Clearwater Beach Hotel at $376, taxes and fees included. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money aren't in that total. The trip runs Friday, Oct 23 to Sunday, Oct 25, 2026, on a 1h 34m Frontier nonstop from Atlanta to Tampa.
The total, before you go
$592 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $216 |
| Clearwater Beach Hotel, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $376 |
| The total, before you go | $592 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$151 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $60 each way per bag on Frontier, $240 for two round trip); 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
$108 per person, round trip
$216 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 1h 34m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 10:11 AM – Fri, Oct 23, 11:45 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $108 | nonstop | 1h 34m |
| F9 + MX | $211 | 1 stop | 12h 8m |
| Frontier | $108 | nonstop | 1h 34m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 3:05 PM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $108 per person, this Frontier nonstop is $151 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. That's 58% less, out of 12 offers we checked. Add 2 nights at Clearwater Beach Hotel for $376 and the whole trip comes to $592 for two, taxes and fees included, as found when we checked. Prices can change before you book. The weekend forecast shows highs of 82–84°F, lows of 73–75°F and rain chances between 5% and 12%. Late October is well clear of the March spring break crowds the season note warns about. The morning flight leaves Atlanta at 10:11 AM and lands at 11:45 AM, so you can spend Friday afternoon on the sand. It's a short, warm reset with calm Gulf water.
The kind of trip this is
This is a short beach weekend: calm Gulf water, sugar-white sand and Pier 60 sunsets, with downtown St. Petersburg's museums and food a short drive away. It suits a couple or two friends who would rather have warm days, an easy pace and a seafood lunch than a packed schedule. With 2 nights you get one full Saturday, so make it a beach day or a museum-and-dinner day.
Weather in St. Pete / Clearwater, Oct 23–25
Highs 82–84°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 84 °F | 74 °F | 12% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 84 °F | 75 °F | 5% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 82 °F | 73 °F | 10% |
Where to stay in St. Pete / Clearwater
All three picks are on Clearwater Beach, which is known for powder-white sand, Pier 60 sunsets and family resorts. Clearwater Beach Hotel is the best value at $376 for the stay ($188 a night). It's rated 7.5 from 2,677 reviews, comes with free cancellation and is the hotel in the $592 total. Barefoot Bay Resort Motel is the top rated, at 9.4 from 180 reviews, for $380 for the stay ($190 a night), but it has no free cancellation. Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa is the 4-star option at $597 for the stay ($299 a night). It's rated 7.7 from 1,118 reviews, has no free cancellation and the price is for an interior room. All three are room only. If you want a quieter base, St. Pete Beach is the calmer stretch of Gulf beach.
Clearwater Beach Hotel
$376 for 2 nights, two guests · $188 a night
See roomsBarefoot Bay Resort Motel
$380 for 2 nights, two guests · $190 a night
See roomsHilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
$597 for 2 nights, two guests · $299 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 beach
- 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 Atlanta | Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) |
|---|---|
| Airports in St. Pete / Clearwater | Tampa International (TPA), St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) |
| Flight time | 1h 34m nonstop |
| Distance | 411 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in St. Pete / Clearwater costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $216 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Clearwater Beach Hotel) | $376 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,112 |
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: Atlanta to St. Pete / Clearwater
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $108 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $108 (Oct 14, 2026) |
| Price checks | 3 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for St. Pete / Clearwater.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed, everything is in US dollars, and there's no time difference from Atlanta.
- Flights land at Tampa International (TPA). St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) also serves the area.
- Frontier also flies a 3:40 PM nonstop that lands at 5:14 PM, at the same $108 per person.
- Only Clearwater Beach Hotel has free cancellation, and all three hotels are room only.
- Spring break and spring training fill the beaches in March, not in October.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes. It's a 1h 34m nonstop, the forecast shows highs of 82–84°F with little rain, and the best-value hotel has free cancellation, all for $592 for two.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $592 for two: $216 for flights and $376 for 2 nights at Clearwater Beach Hotel, taxes and fees included. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are extra.
Is $108 per person a good fare?
It's $151 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, which is 58% less, out of 12 offers we checked. Fares change, so check the live price before you book.
What is the weather like?
Highs of 84°F on Friday and Saturday and 82°F on Sunday, with lows of 73–75°F. Rain chances run from 5% to 12%, with drizzle possible on Friday.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a long weekend, yes. If you take the 10:11 AM flight, you land at 11:45 AM. That gives you Friday afternoon, all of Saturday and Sunday on the Gulf.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Atlanta to Tampa, 411 miles, paid in US dollars, with no time difference.
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