St. Pete / Clearwater from Hartford, Oct 30–Nov 1: $933 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Fare is $94 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Camelot Beach Suites scores 9.1 from 728 reviews, free cancellation
- Typical highs 77–80°F and lows near 64°F for these dates
The catch: The Frontier fare has one stop and takes 26h 24m, landing Saturday at 9:27 PM, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you'll switch to the Breeze nonstop or don't mind losing Saturday to travel; skip it if every hour of a short weekend counts.
Worth it if you can live with a long trip down: $933 for two, all in, is the Frontier fare at $556 plus 2 nights at Camelot Beach Suites at $339, taxes and fees included, with checked bags and spending money not in it. The trip leaves Friday, Oct 30 and comes back Sunday, Nov 1, 2026, and the Frontier flight is not nonstop: one stop and 26h 24m, landing Saturday at 9:27 PM.
The total, before you go
$933 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $556 |
| Camelot Beach Suites, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $339 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $38 |
| The total, before you go | $933 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$94 per person below the typical fare on this route.
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
$278 per person, round trip
$556 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 26h 24m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 7:03 PM – Sat, Oct 31, 9:27 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $278 | 1 stop | 26h 24m |
| Breeze | $363 | nonstop | 3h 25m |
| Breeze | $315 | 1 stop | 10h 51m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 2:03 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The Frontier fare is $278 per person, $94 below the typical fare on this route, a 25% gap, and it's the lowest we've seen in 30 days. Across 12 offers we checked, fares ran from $278 to $391 per person. Typical highs are 77–80°F with lows near 64°F this time of year, so it's beach weather, and the spring break crowds are a March thing. The low fare costs you time: one stop and 26h 24m, which on a 2-night weekend means you land Saturday night. If that rules it out, the Breeze nonstop is $363 per person, 3h 25m, leaving 7:00 AM Friday and landing 10:25 AM, and that's still under the typical $372. Prices were all-in when we checked and can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
A short Gulf beach weekend: calm water, sugar-white sand, a sunset at Pier 60 and a grouper sandwich, with the Dalí Museum in Downtown St. Petersburg if an afternoon turns gray. It suits a couple who wants an easy, slow pace and a beach base more than a big night out. With 2 nights and a long flight down on the low fare, plan light and keep the days simple.
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, and all three have free cancellation. Camelot Beach Suites is the best value: $339 for the stay ($170 a night) in a Queen Studio, scored 9.1 from 728 reviews, and its $38 property fee is already counted in our total. Devon Shores is the top rated at 9.3 from 1,332 reviews, $405 for the stay ($203 a night) in a Standard Queen Room, with $47 listed in fees at the property. Clearwater Beach Hotel is $376 for the stay ($188 a night), 7.5 from 2,678 reviews, with two double beds and $40 listed in fees at the property. For something quieter, St. Pete Beach is the other Gulf option.
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 on Clearwater Beach
- See the Salvador Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg
- Boat out to Caladesi Island State Park
- 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 | 26h 24m (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 | $556 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Camelot Beach Suites) | $339 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,415 |
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 | $278 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $278 (Oct 15, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $372 |
| Price checks | 11 |
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 Hartford
- The Frontier flight leaves Bradley International (BDL) at 7:03 PM Friday and lands at Tampa International (TPA)
- St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) is the other airport serving the area
- All three hotels are room only with free cancellation
- Not in the $933 total: checked bags, about $240 for two, and spending money
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if the long trip down doesn't bother you. The fare is $278 per person, 25% under the typical $372, and the hotel scores 9.1. But the Frontier flight has one stop and takes 26h 24m, so on 2 nights you'd arrive Saturday at 9:27 PM.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$933 for two, all in: $556 for the Frontier flights and $339 for 2 nights at Camelot Beach Suites, taxes and fees included. A checked bag runs about $240 for two and isn't in that number, and neither is spending money.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. When we checked, Breeze had a nonstop at $363 per person, $726 for two in flights, leaving 7:00 AM Friday and landing 10:25 AM after 3h 25m. That's still below the typical fare of $372 per person.
What's the weather like?
Typical highs are 77–80°F with lows near 64°F this time of year. These are seasonal normals rather than a forecast, so pack for a warm beach weekend with a light layer for evenings.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, the currency is the US dollar and there's no time difference from Hartford.
Is 2 nights enough?
On the Breeze nonstop, yes, for a beach day, a Pier 60 sunset and the Dalí Museum. On the Frontier fare you land Saturday at 9:27 PM, which leaves very little of the weekend.
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