St. Pete / Clearwater from Raleigh-Durham, Oct 23–25: round trip from $190
Nonstop Frontier round trips from Raleigh-Durham to Tampa are $190 per person ($380 for two) for Friday, Oct 23 to Sunday, Oct 25, 2026, 2 nights, all-in when we checked. The forecast shows highs of 82–85°F with little rain, and the best-value hotel, Clearwater Beach Hotel, is $356 for the stay.
The flight
$315 $190 per person, round trip
the typical fare on this route
$380 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 2h
Out Fri, Oct 23, 4:48 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 6:48 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $190 | nonstop | 2h |
| Breeze | $218 | nonstop | 1h 58m |
| Breeze | $248 | nonstop | 1h 58m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 2:57 PM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Your trip for two
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $380 |
| Clearwater Beach Hotel, 2 nights | $356 |
| Trip total for two | $736 |
Regular: $986 You pay: $736 Saved: $250
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Why go now
$190 per person round trip, nonstop, is $125 below the typical fare on this route, which our earlier checks put at $315. That's 40% less, and it carries our Lowest in 30 days badge. Across 12 offers we saw, fares ran from $190 to $315. The forecast looks like real beach weather: 85°F and partly cloudy on Friday, 85°F and mostly clear on Saturday, 82°F and clear on Sunday, with rain chances between 11% and 23%. Frontier leaves Raleigh-Durham at 4:48 PM Friday and lands at 6:48 PM, so you can work most of the day and still get an evening by the Gulf. A budget of $1,256 for two covers flights, the best-value hotel and $520 of spending. Prices were all-in when we checked and can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is an easy beach weekend: calm Gulf water, sugar-white sand, a sunset at the pier, a grouper sandwich and maybe one museum. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who want two slow days in the sun without a long trip, and families will like the calm water. The pace is relaxed, with a 2-hour nonstop out and no time change to adjust to.
Weather in St. Pete / Clearwater, Oct 23–25
Highs 82–85°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 85 °F | 71 °F | 11% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 85 °F | 74 °F | 23% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 82 °F | 75 °F | 17% |
Where to stay in St. Pete / Clearwater
All three picks are in Clearwater Beach, the stretch known for powder-white sand, Pier 60 sunsets and family resorts. Clearwater Beach Hotel is the best value at $356 for both nights ($178 a night), rated 7.6 from 2,682 reviews, and it's the only one of the three with free cancellation. Barefoot Bay Resort Motel is the top rated at 9.4 from 180 reviews, $380 for the stay ($190 a night), in a Queen Room with Sofa Bed. Hotel Cabana Clearwater Beach is the budget pick on our list and the only 3-star, at $419 for the stay ($210 a night), rated 8.7 from 407 reviews. All three are room only. If you'd rather have quiet, St. Pete Beach is the calmer Gulf beach, home to the Don CeSar.
Clearwater Beach Hotel
$356 for 2 nights, two guests · $178 a night
See roomsBarefoot Bay Resort Motel
$380 for 2 nights, two guests · $190 a night
See roomsHotel Cabana Clearwater Beach
$419 for 2 nights, two guests · $210 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 in 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 Raleigh-Durham | Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) |
|---|---|
| Airports in St. Pete / Clearwater | Tampa International (TPA), St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) |
| Flight time | 2h nonstop |
| Distance | 592 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in St. Pete / Clearwater costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $380 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Clearwater Beach Hotel) | $356 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,256 |
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: Raleigh-Durham to St. Pete / Clearwater
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $190 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $190 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $315 |
| Price checks | 6 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed: it's a domestic trip, prices are in US dollars and there's no time difference.
- The outbound flight is 2 hours nonstop, 592 miles, from Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) to Tampa International (TPA).
- St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) also serves the area.
- All three hotels are room only; only Clearwater Beach Hotel offers free cancellation.
- Spring break and spring training fill the beaches in March, so an October weekend avoids that rush.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$190 per person round trip on Frontier, nonstop, or $380 for two, all-in when we checked. Breeze had nonstops at $218 and $248 per person. Prices can change.
What are the flight times?
Frontier leaves Raleigh-Durham at 4:48 PM on Friday, Oct 23 and lands in Tampa at 6:48 PM, a 2-hour nonstop.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip in US dollars, with no time difference from Raleigh-Durham.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows 85°F and partly cloudy Friday, 85°F and mostly clear Saturday, and 82°F and clear Sunday. Lows run 71°F to 75°F, with rain chances of 11% to 23%.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a beach weekend, yes. You land Friday evening, have Saturday for the beach or Caladesi Island, and Sunday morning for a last swim.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
About $1,256: $380 in flights, $356 for Clearwater Beach Hotel and $520 of spending money, which works out to $130 per person per day.
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