St. Pete / Clearwater from Charleston, Oct 30–Nov 1: $832 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Breeze nonstop from Charleston to Tampa in 1h 30m
- $208 per person, 46% under the typical $388 fare
- Clearwater Beach Hotel: 7.5 from 2,678 reviews, free cancellation
The catch: The flight lands at 10:28 PM Friday, so Saturday is your first beach day, and a checked bag is about $160 for two, not in the total.
Worth it if you can pack light and want a quick Gulf beach weekend; skip it if you need a full Friday there.
Worth it, because the fare is $180 per person below the typical fare on this route. The whole trip is $832 for two: flights at $416, 2 nights at Clearwater Beach Hotel at $376 and its $40 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. You leave Friday, Oct 30 and come home Sunday, Nov 1 on a Breeze nonstop.
The total, before you go
$832 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $416 |
| Clearwater Beach Hotel, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $376 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $40 |
| The total, before you go | $832 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$180 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $40 each way per bag, $160 for two round trip); 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
$208 per person, round trip
$416 for two, taxes and fees included · Breeze · nonstop · 1h 30m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 8:58 PM – Fri, Oct 30, 10:28 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breeze | $208 | nonstop | 1h 30m |
| Breeze | $254 | 1 stop | 22h 52m |
| Breeze | $348 | 1 stop | 19h 57m |
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Why now
At $208 per person, this fare is $180 below the typical fare on this route, and it's the lowest we've seen in 30 days. Across 12 offers we checked, fares ran from $208 to $478, so this one sits at the bottom. That brings the whole weekend to $832 for two, all in, with taxes, fees and the $40 resort fee counted. Late October on the Gulf usually means highs of 77–80°F and lows in the 60s. Friday's normals lean toward drizzle and Saturday toward overcast, but Sunday looks mostly clear. That's warm enough for the sand and mild enough to walk the pier at sunset. It's a 1h 30m nonstop with no time change, so a 2-night getaway is easy to pull off and still feels like a real break. Prices are as we found them and can move.
The kind of trip this is
This is an easy beach weekend: Gulf water, white sand and sunsets over the water, with museums and grouper sandwiches a short drive away. It suits a couple or two friends who want to slow down without planning much. The pace is relaxed, with mornings on the beach, one outing a day and evenings at the pier.
Weather in St. Pete / Clearwater, Oct 30–Nov 1
Typical highs 77–80°F, lows near 64°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30 | 80 °F | 66 °F | Drizzle |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 78 °F | 65 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 77 °F | 61 °F | Mostly clear |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in St. Pete / Clearwater
All three picks are in Clearwater Beach, which is good 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 scores 7.5 from 2,678 reviews, has free cancellation and is the hotel in our total. Barefoot Bay Resort Motel is the top rated at 9.4 from 180 reviews, for $380 for the stay ($190 a night). Heads-up: it has no free cancellation and lists $44 in fees at the property. Devon Shores scores 9.3 from 1,333 reviews and costs $405 for the stay ($203 a night). It has free cancellation and lists $47 in fees at the property. If you'd rather have a quieter base, St. Pete Beach is a calmer stretch of the Gulf.
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 roomsDevon Shores
$405 for 2 nights, two guests · $203 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, a short walk from the Clearwater Beach hotels
- Boat out to Caladesi Island State Park for a quieter stretch of sand
- See the Salvador Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg if Saturday stays overcast
- 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 Charleston | Charleston International (CHS) |
|---|---|
| Airports in St. Pete / Clearwater | Tampa International (TPA), St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) |
| Flight time | 1h 30m nonstop |
| Distance | 374 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in St. Pete / Clearwater costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $416 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Clearwater Beach Hotel) | $376 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,312 |
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: Charleston to St. Pete / Clearwater
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $208 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $208 (Oct 16, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $388 |
| Price checks | 9 |
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, the currency is the US dollar and there's no time difference from Charleston.
- The Breeze nonstop leaves CHS at 8:58 PM Friday and lands at Tampa International (TPA) at 10:28 PM.
- A checked bag is about $160 for two and isn't in the $832 total.
- Clearwater Beach Hotel has free cancellation, and its $40 resort fee is already in the total.
- Our budget estimate adds $520 for two in spending money, about $130 a day per person, for $1,312 in all.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes. It's a 1h 30m nonstop at $208 per person, which is $180 below the typical fare on this route. Add a hotel with 2,678 reviews and free cancellation, and the whole weekend for two comes to $832.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$832, all in: $416 in flights and $376 for 2 nights at Clearwater Beach Hotel, plus its $40 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $160 for two, and spending money aren't in that total.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, so you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference from Charleston.
What's the weather like?
Typical highs are 77–80°F, with lows near 64°F. Friday's normals lean toward drizzle and Saturday toward overcast, while Sunday looks mostly clear.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a reset, yes. You land at 10:28 PM Friday, so you get all of Saturday plus Sunday. That's enough for the beach, Pier 60 at sunset and one outing, like Caladesi Island or the Dalí Museum.
Which airport do I fly into?
The Breeze nonstop flies from Charleston International (CHS) to Tampa International (TPA). St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) also serves the area.
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