St. Pete / Clearwater from Philadelphia, Oct 30–Nov 1: $159 per person, round trip
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Nonstop on Frontier, 2h 53m, leaving 10:49 AM Friday
- $159 per person, $165 below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Typical highs of 77–80°F for a Gulf beach weekend
The catch: A checked bag is about $240 for two and isn't in the $318 fare, and the weather normals show drizzle for Friday.
Worth it if you can pack light for a beach-and-museum weekend; skip it if you need checked bags or want a hotel price before you decide.
Worth it if you can pack light: Frontier flies nonstop from Philadelphia to Tampa in 2h 53m for $159 per person round trip, all-in, or $318 for two. You'd go Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026, for 2 nights, leaving Friday at 10:49 AM. A checked bag costs about $240 for two and isn't included in that fare.
The total, before you go
$318 for two · 2 nights · flights, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $318 |
| The total, before you go | $318 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$165 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). Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
$159 per person, round trip
$318 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 2h 53m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 10:49 AM – Fri, Oct 30, 1:42 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $159 | nonstop | 2h 53m |
| Frontier | $267 | 1 stop | 8h 39m |
| Frontier | $159 | nonstop | 2h 48m |
Prices checked Oct 16, 2026, 12:20 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $159 per person round trip, or $318 for two, with taxes and fees included, as we found it on Oct 16. That's $165 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, a 51% gap across the 12 offers we checked. It's a nonstop, 2h 53m, so you land at Tampa International at 1:42 PM Friday with the afternoon still free. Late October on the Gulf has typical highs of 77–80°F and lows near 64°F. That's warm enough for the sand and mild enough for an evening walk in Downtown St. Petersburg. The normals show drizzle Friday, overcast Saturday and mostly clear skies Sunday. From Philadelphia this is an easy weekend away: no passport and no time change. Prices move, so we can't promise this fare will still be there when you look.
The kind of trip this is
This is a short beach weekend with some culture mixed in. You get calm Gulf water and sugar-white sand on Clearwater Beach, and the Dalí Museum and craft breweries in Downtown St. Petersburg are a short drive away. It suits a couple or two friends who want an easy pace, a sunset or two and a good grouper sandwich, with a 2h 53m nonstop out on Friday.
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
We don't have hotel prices for these dates, so this page covers the fare only and doesn't recommend specific hotels. Book your room on the hotel's own site and add it to the $318 for two. Clearwater Beach is the easy base for a first trip, with powder-white sand, Pier 60 sunsets and family resorts. St. Pete Beach is quieter and has the landmark Don CeSar resort. Indian Rocks Beach sits between the two hubs and has low-key beach cottages and condos, which works if you want a kitchen and more space. Downtown St. Petersburg puts you near museums, craft breweries and a waterfront pier. It's the better fit if you care more about food and culture than beach time.
All hotels in St. Pete / Clearwater for these dates
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 beach day
- 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 Philadelphia | Philadelphia International (PHL) |
|---|---|
| Airports in St. Pete / Clearwater | Tampa International (TPA), St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) |
| Flight time | 2h 53m nonstop |
| Distance | 936 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in St. Pete / Clearwater costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $318 |
| Hotel, 2 nights | $0 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $838 |
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: Philadelphia to St. Pete / Clearwater
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $159 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $159 (Oct 16, 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, and you pay in US dollars.
- There's no time difference: Philadelphia and St. Pete / Clearwater are both on Eastern time.
- The nonstop leaves PHL at 10:49 AM and lands at TPA at 1:42 PM. A second nonstop leaves at 12:58 PM.
- The $159 fare includes taxes and fees. A checked bag is extra, about $240 for two.
- This fare flies into Tampa International (TPA). St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) also serves the area.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if you can pack light. The nonstop takes 2h 53m and costs $159 per person, $165 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, and typical highs are 77–80°F. The checked bag, about $240 for two, is the cost to plan around.
How much are the flights for two?
$318 for two round trip, with taxes and fees included, as we found it on Oct 16. We don't have a hotel price for these dates, so add the cost of your room, plus about $240 for two if you check bags.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight from Philadelphia, you pay in US dollars, and there's no time change.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 77–80°F with lows near 64°F. The normals show drizzle Friday at 80°F, overcast Saturday at 78°F and mostly clear Sunday at 77°F. Pack a light rain layer for the first day.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough if you stick to one beach base. You land at 1:42 PM Friday, which leaves time for the Pier 60 sunset that night. Saturday works for Caladesi Island or the Dalí Museum, and you'll get part of Sunday depending on your return flight.
Which airport do I fly into?
This fare flies into Tampa International (TPA). St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) also serves the area.
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