St. Pete / Clearwater from Charlotte, Oct 30–Nov 1: $1,173 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Camelot Beach Suites on Clearwater Beach, rated 9.1 from 728 reviews
- Typical highs of 77–80°F, with Sunday mostly clear
- Fare of $398 per person, $3 under the $401 typical
The catch: The Frontier flight has one stop and takes 9h 9m to cover 515 miles, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you want two easy beach days for $1,173 all in; skip it if a 9-hour travel day feels like too much for a weekend.
Worth it if you can live with a long travel day: $1,173 for two, the flights at $796 plus the hotel at $339 and its $38 resort fee, taxes and fees included, with checked bags and spending money not in it. That's 2 nights, Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026, at Camelot Beach Suites on Clearwater Beach. Frontier flies it with one stop, not nonstop, leaving Charlotte at 11:37 AM and landing in Tampa at 8:46 PM.
The total, before you go
$1,173 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $796 |
| Camelot Beach Suites, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $339 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $38 |
| The total, before you go | $1,173 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
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); 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
$398 per person, round trip
$796 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 9h 9m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 11:37 AM – Fri, Oct 30, 8:46 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $398 | 1 stop | 9h 9m |
| F9 + MX | $401 | 1 stop | 23h 13m |
| Frontier | $398 | 1 stop | 12h 49m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 1:14 PM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $398 per person, $3 under the $401 median of our earlier checks on this route. That's 1% under, so you're paying about what this route usually costs, not a markdown. The lowest we saw in the last 30 days was $314 per person, on Oct 15. Late October suits the Gulf well: typical highs of 77–80°F and lows near 64°F, with drizzle possible on Friday, clouds on Saturday and mostly clear skies on Sunday. The busy season note here is March, when spring break and spring training fill the beaches. This one works as a two-night beach getaway: get in Friday night, spend Saturday on the sand at Clearwater Beach or out on Caladesi Island, catch the Pier 60 sunset and head home Sunday. All three hotels we priced have free cancellation, so you can change your mind later.
The kind of trip this is
This is a slow beach weekend: calm Gulf water, white sand, a sunset at the pier and a grouper sandwich for lunch. It suits a couple or two friends who want to do very little and eat well, with one museum visit or kayak trip if you get restless. Since you land Friday night and only stay two nights, keep the pace easy and stay close to Clearwater Beach.
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 are on Clearwater Beach, the stretch with powder-white sand, Pier 60 sunsets and family resorts. Camelot Beach Suites is our best-value pick and the one in the total: $339 for the 2 nights in a Queen Studio, rated 9.1 from 728 reviews, with its $38 resort fee already counted. Devon Shores is the top rated at 9.3 from 1,332 reviews, at $405 for the stay plus $47 in fees at the property. Clearwater Beach Hotel is the budget-tagged 2-star, rated 7.5 from 2,678 reviews, at $376 plus $40 in fees, so this weekend it actually costs more than Camelot. All three offer free cancellation. If you want somewhere quieter, St. Pete Beach is the calmer Gulf beach, and Downtown St. Petersburg has the museums and craft breweries.
Camelot Beach Suites
$339 for 2 nights, two guests · $170 a night
See roomsDevon Shores
$405 for 2 nights, two guests · $203 a night
See roomsClearwater Beach Hotel
$376 for 2 nights, two guests · $188 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, an easy walk on Clearwater Beach
- Boat out to Caladesi Island State Park for a quieter stretch of sand
- See the Salvador Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, good if Friday's drizzle hangs around
- 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 Charlotte | Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) |
|---|---|
| Airports in St. Pete / Clearwater | Tampa International (TPA), St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) |
| Flight time | 9h 9m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 515 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in St. Pete / Clearwater costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $796 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Camelot Beach Suites) | $339 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,655 |
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: Charlotte to St. Pete / Clearwater
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $398 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $314 (Oct 15, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $401 |
| Price checks | 21 |
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 it's the same time zone as Charlotte.
- Flights land at Tampa International (TPA); St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) also serves the area.
- Checked bags aren't in the total, so plan on about $240 for two.
- We'd budget about $520 for two in spending money, which brings the whole weekend to $1,655.
- Prices were all-in when we checked and can change; all three hotels offer free cancellation.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if you don't mind a long travel day. The hotel is rated 9.1, the weather typically runs 77–80°F and the total is $1,173 for two. The catch is the flight: one stop and 9h 9m for a 515-mile trip.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,173 for two: $796 in flights ($398 per person) plus $339 at Camelot Beach Suites, with the $38 resort fee counted and taxes and fees included. Checked bags (about $240 for two) and spending money are extra. We'd plan on about $520 for spending.
Is the flight nonstop?
No. The $398 Frontier fare has one stop. It leaves Charlotte at 11:37 AM on Friday, Oct 30, and lands in Tampa at 8:46 PM, so 9h 9m door to gate. Another option at the same fare takes 12h 49m.
What is the weather like?
Typically, highs are 77–80°F and lows are near 64°F. Normals for the dates show drizzle on Friday, clouds on Saturday and mostly clear skies on Sunday, so pack something light for the rain.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a beach reset, yes. With a Friday-night arrival, Saturday is your full day for the sand, Caladesi Island or the Pier 60 sunset, and Sunday morning is for one more walk before you head home.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Charlotte, in US dollars, with no time difference.
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