St. Pete / Clearwater from Hartford, Oct 16–18: $1,259 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Camelot Beach Suites, rated 9.1 by 727 guests
- Highs 82–86°F, little rain expected
- No passport needed
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 23h 42m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
Round-trip flights from Hartford to St. Pete / Clearwater cost $460 per person ($920 for two) on Frontier for Oct 16–18, 2026, a 2-night weekend, with one stop rather than nonstop. The forecast shows highs of 82–86°F with some drizzle, and the best-value hotel, Camelot Beach Suites, is $339 for the stay.
The total, before you go
$1,259 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $920 |
| Camelot Beach Suites, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $339 |
| The total, before you go | $1,259 |
| 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); 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
$460 per person, round trip
$920 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 23h 42m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 9:37 PM – Sat, Oct 17, 9:19 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $460 | 1 stop | 23h 42m |
| JetBlue | $617 | 1 stop | 8h 59m |
| American | $637 | 1 stop | 4h 42m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 6:10 PM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $460 per person round trip, or $920 for two, this fare matches the median of our earlier checks on the route, also $460, so it's 0% below typical. One earlier check came in at $357, so this is a fair price, not a markdown. What makes it worth a look this week is the full picture: add Camelot Beach Suites at $339 for both nights and a $520 spending budget, and the weekend for two comes to $1,779. The forecast shows highs of 82–86°F, lows of 75–79°F and rain chances of 13–22%, which is warm Gulf weather for mid-October. It suits a quick beach-and-sunset getaway with a museum on the side. Heads-up: this Frontier itinerary lands Saturday night, so look at the faster options before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a beach getaway with a bit of culture and good seafood mixed in. Expect calm Gulf water, white sand, sunsets at the pier and a short drive to downtown St. Petersburg's museums and breweries. It's a good fit for couples or a pair of friends who want warm weather and an easy pace for a long weekend. Families will like the resorts too, though the flight times make it a tight trip with kids.
Weather in St. Pete / Clearwater, Oct 16–18
Highs 82–86°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16 | 86 °F | 79 °F | 22% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 82 °F | 76 °F | 13% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 82 °F | 75 °F | 17% |
Where to stay in St. Pete / Clearwater
All three picks are in Clearwater Beach, the area for powder-white sand, Pier 60 sunsets and family resorts. Camelot Beach Suites is the best value at $339 for the 2 nights ($170 a night) in a Queen Studio, with a 9.1 review score from 727 reviews. 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 Sofa Bed. Hotel Cabana Clearwater Beach is our budget pick at $386 ($193 a night) for a Queen Room with Pool View, rated 8.7 from 407 reviews. All three are room only and none offers free cancellation. For a quieter beach, St. Pete Beach is home to the landmark Don CeSar resort, and Downtown St. Petersburg is where to go for museums and craft breweries.
Camelot Beach Suites
$339 for 2 nights, two guests · $170 a night
See roomsBarefoot Bay Resort Motel
$380 for 2 nights, two guests · $190 a night
See roomsHotel Cabana Clearwater Beach
$386 for 2 nights, two guests · $193 a night
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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 stretch of sand
- 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 Hartford | Bradley International (BDL) |
|---|---|
| Airports in St. Pete / Clearwater | Tampa International (TPA), St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) |
| Flight time | 23h 42m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,111 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in St. Pete / Clearwater costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $920 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Camelot Beach Suites) | $339 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,779 |
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: Hartford to St. Pete / Clearwater
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $460 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $357 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $460 |
| Price checks | 5 |
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, prices are in US dollars and there's no time difference from Hartford.
- The $460 Frontier fare has one stop and takes 23h 42m, leaving Bradley International (BDL) at 9:37 PM Friday and landing at Tampa International (TPA) at 9:19 PM Saturday.
- St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) also serves the area, but the fares we found fly into Tampa International (TPA).
- All three hotels are room only with no free cancellation, so be sure of your dates before you book.
- Prices are all-in, including taxes and fees, as found when we checked. They can change at any time.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
We found $460 per person round trip, $920 for two, on Frontier with one stop. That price includes taxes and fees as found when we checked, and it may change.
Is 2 nights enough?
With the Frontier fare it's tight: you land Saturday, Oct 17 at 9:19 PM. American was $637 per person, leaving 10:01 AM Friday and landing 2:43 PM. JetBlue was $617, landing 8:14 PM Friday.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows highs of 82–86°F, lows of 75–79°F and some drizzle, with rain chances between 13% and 22% each day.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, so you'll pay in US dollars, and Clearwater is on the same time as Hartford.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
About $1,779 for two: $920 for flights, $339 for Camelot Beach Suites and $520 for spending, which works out to $130 per person per day.
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