St. Pete / Clearwater from Baltimore, Oct 23–25: $1,032 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $141 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Free cancellation at Clearwater Beach Hotel
- Highs 79–80°F, a small chance of rain
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 19h 51m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
Round trip from Baltimore to St. Pete / Clearwater is $328 per person ($656 for two) on Frontier for Oct 23–25, 2026, 2 nights, with one stop; a Frontier nonstop was $353 per person. The forecast shows highs of 79–80°F with a small chance of rain, and the best-value hotel, Clearwater Beach Hotel, is $376 for the stay.
The total, before you go
$1,032 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $656 |
| Clearwater Beach Hotel, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $376 |
| The total, before you go | $1,032 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$141 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
$328 per person, round trip
$656 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 19h 51m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 6:25 PM – Sat, Oct 24, 2:16 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $328 | 1 stop | 19h 51m |
| Frontier | $353 | nonstop | 2h 34m |
| Frontier | $351 | 1 stop | 28h 43m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 12:21 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$328 per person round trip, $656 for two, is $141 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, or 30% under that $469 fare. We checked 12 offers for this weekend, ranging from $328 to $469, and $328 was the low end. Prices are all-in, including taxes and fees, as found when we checked, and they can change. In late October the forecast shows highs of 79–80°F, lows of 73–76°F and rain chances between 17% and 25% across the three days. That's beach weather without the spring-break crowds the area gets in March. Add Clearwater Beach Hotel at $376 for two nights and a $520 spending estimate, and our sample budget comes to $1,552 for two. It works as a quick reset: sand, a sunset, a museum and a grouper sandwich.
The kind of trip this is
This is a beach weekend with a side of culture and food. It suits a couple or two friends who want warm Gulf water, an easy sunset and one good museum without a packed schedule. The pace is slow: a Saturday on the sand, a Pier 60 evening and whatever Sunday allows. Families fit the area too, though this price is for two adults.
Weather in St. Pete / Clearwater, Oct 23–25
Highs 79–80°F, a small chance of rain
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 80 °F | 76 °F | 19% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 79 °F | 74 °F | 25% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 79 °F | 73 °F | 17% |
Where to stay in St. Pete / Clearwater
All three picks are in Clearwater Beach, the strip 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), scored 7.6 from 2,681 reviews, with a double room with two double beds and free cancellation. Barefoot Bay Resort Motel is the top rated at 9.4 from 180 reviews, $380 for the stay ($190 a night), for a queen room with a sofa bed and no free cancellation. Belleair Beach Resort Motel is the three-star option at $523 for the stay ($262 a night), scored 8.7 from 967 reviews, with a 2 queen beds efficiency room and no free cancellation. All three are room only. For museums and breweries instead, Downtown St. Petersburg is a short drive.
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 roomsBelleair Beach Resort Motel
$523 for 2 nights, two guests · $262 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 Downtown St. Petersburg, then the waterfront pier and craft breweries.
- Take a boat out to Caladesi Island State Park for a beach day away from the hotels.
- Kayak the mangroves of Weedon Island Preserve on a mostly clear morning.
- 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 Baltimore | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) |
|---|---|
| Airports in St. Pete / Clearwater | Tampa International (TPA), St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) |
| Flight time | 19h 51m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 859 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in St. Pete / Clearwater costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $656 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Clearwater Beach Hotel) | $376 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,552 |
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: Baltimore to St. Pete / Clearwater
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $328 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $328 (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: it's a domestic trip, priced in US dollars, with no time difference from Baltimore.
- The $328 fare has one stop and takes 19h 51m, leaving BWI at 6:25 PM Friday, Oct 23 and landing at TPA at 2:16 PM Saturday, Oct 24.
- The Frontier nonstop at $353 per person leaves at 9:59 PM and lands at 12:33 AM, 2h 34m in the air.
- Only Clearwater Beach Hotel offers free cancellation; all three rooms are room only, with no meals.
- Prices include taxes and fees as found when we checked, and they can change.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$328 per person round trip on Frontier, $656 for two, all-in when we checked. That's $141 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. The Frontier nonstop was $353 per person, $706 for two.
What's the catch with the $328 fare?
Time. It has one stop and takes 19h 51m, leaving BWI at 6:25 PM Friday and landing at TPA at 2:16 PM Saturday. The $353 nonstop leaves at 9:59 PM Friday and lands at 12:33 AM, 2h 34m in the air.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip of 859 miles, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference from Baltimore.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows Friday clear at 80°F with a 19% rain chance, Saturday mostly clear at 79°F with 25%, and Sunday mostly clear at 79°F with 17%. Lows run 73–76°F.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a beach reset, yes, especially on the nonstop: it lands at 12:33 AM Saturday, leaving the whole day free. The cheaper one-stop lands at 2:16 PM Saturday, which still leaves time for the Pier 60 sunset.
What does the whole weekend cost?
Our sample budget is $1,552 for two: $656 in flights, $376 at Clearwater Beach Hotel and $520 for spending, which works out to $130 per person per day.
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