St. Pete / Clearwater from Providence, Dec 3–7: $1,046 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop on Breeze, 3h 23m
- $103 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Free cancellation at Clearwater Beach Hotel
The catch: The best-value hotel is rated 7.6; a better one costs more.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
Round trip from Providence to St. Pete / Clearwater is $242 per person ($484 for two) for Dec 3–7, 2026, 4 nights, nonstop on Breeze. Expect typical highs of 72–74°F, and the best-value hotel, Clearwater Beach Hotel, is $562 for the stay.
The total, before you go
$1,046 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $484 |
| Clearwater Beach Hotel, 4 nights, two guests, taxes in | $562 |
| The total, before you go | $1,046 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$103 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $40 each way per bag, $160 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
$242 per person, round trip
$484 for two, taxes and fees included · Breeze · nonstop · 3h 23m
Out Thu, Dec 3, 4:42 PM – Thu, Dec 3, 8:05 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breeze | $242 | nonstop | 3h 23m |
| Breeze | $267 | 1 stop | 10h 34m |
| Breeze | $290 | 1 stop | 19h 57m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 11:03 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$242 per person round trip, nonstop on Breeze. That's $103 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, or 30% less, and $484 for two. We checked 12 offers for Dec 3–7, and fares ran from $242 to $345, so this one sat at the bottom of the range when we found it. Prices are all-in, with taxes and fees included, and they can change at any time. Then there's the weather. Early December on the Gulf typically means highs of 72–74°F and lows near 57°F. The flight takes 3h 23m and leaves Thursday, Dec 3 at 4:42 PM, so you can put in most of a workday and still land by 8:05 PM. Four nights gives you time for beach mornings, a museum afternoon, a boat trip and a few sunsets at the pier.
The kind of trip this is
This is a mild-weather beach getaway with some culture and good food on the side. Most days look like this: Gulf beach in the morning, a museum or a boat trip in the afternoon, then sunset at the pier. It suits couples who want an easy reset, plus friends or families who want sand without a long trip. The pace is slow, and the days are warm rather than hot.
Weather in St. Pete / Clearwater, Dec 3–7
Typical highs 72–74°F, lows near 57°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 3 | 72 °F | 58 °F | Partly cloudy |
| Fri, Dec 4 | 74 °F | 54 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Dec 5 | 74 °F | 58 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Dec 6 | 72 °F | 59 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Dec 7 | 72 °F | 56 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
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. Clearwater Beach Hotel is the best value at $562 for the 4 nights, or $141 a night. It has a 7.6 review score from 2,682 reviews, for a Queen Room - Non-Smoking. Devon Shores is the top rated at 9.3 from 1,333 reviews, and it costs $741 for the stay, or $185 a night, for a Standard Queen Room. Hotel Cabana Clearwater Beach is the budget pick at $576 for the stay, or $144 a night. It's a 3-star with an 8.7 score from 407 reviews. All three are room only, with free cancellation as we found them. If you'd rather have a quieter stretch of sand, St. Pete Beach is the calmer Gulf beach.
Clearwater Beach Hotel
$562 for 4 nights, two guests · $141 a night
See roomsDevon Shores
$741 for 4 nights, two guests · $185 a night
See roomsHotel Cabana Clearwater Beach
$576 for 4 nights, two guests · $144 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 in Clearwater Beach.
- See the Salvador Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, then explore the downtown breweries and waterfront pier.
- Boat out to Caladesi Island State Park for a day on the 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 Providence | Rhode Island T. F. Green International (PVD) |
|---|---|
| Airports in St. Pete / Clearwater | Tampa International (TPA), St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) |
| Flight time | 3h 23m nonstop |
| Distance | 1,152 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 4 nights in St. Pete / Clearwater costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $484 |
| Hotel, 4 nights (Clearwater Beach Hotel) | $562 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 4 days for two | $1,040 |
| Total for two | $2,086 |
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: Providence to St. Pete / Clearwater
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $242 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $242 (Oct 13, 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, the currency is the US dollar, and there's no time difference from Providence.
- The nonstop is 1,152 miles from PVD to Tampa International (TPA) and takes 3h 23m. Outbound leaves at 4:42 PM and lands at 8:05 PM.
- St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) is the area's other airport.
- All three hotels are room only, with free cancellation as we found them.
- Prices are all-in as found on Oct 13, 2026, and can change.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, it was $242 per person round trip, or $484 for two, nonstop on Breeze from PVD to TPA. That's $103 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. The price includes taxes and fees and can change.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, so you pay in US dollars, and Florida's Gulf coast is on the same time as Providence.
What is the weather like?
Typical early December weather is highs of 72–74°F with lows near 57°F. The normals for these dates lean partly cloudy to overcast, so think beach walks and mild days rather than heat.
Is 4 nights enough?
For this coast, yes. Dec 3–7 is enough time for a Pier 60 sunset, the Dalí Museum, a boat trip to Caladesi Island and a lazy beach day. The 3h 23m flight doesn't eat much of the trip.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
Our sample budget comes to $2,086 for two: $484 for flights, $562 for Clearwater Beach Hotel and $1,040 for spending, which is $130 per person a day.
Which airport do I fly into?
The Breeze nonstop lands at Tampa International (TPA) at 8:05 PM. St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) also serves the area.
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