St. Pete / Clearwater from Richmond, Oct 23–25: $1,112 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop on Breeze, 2h 20m, landing at 3:41 PM Friday
- Highs of 82–83°F with rain chances of 8% or less
- $221 per person below the highest fare we saw
The catch: A checked bag isn't in the total and costs about $160 for two, and the cheapest room has no pool-view frills at 7.5 out of 10.
Worth it if you want a short, easy beach weekend on the Gulf; skip it if you need a long stay or late-night city action.
Worth it for the two of you: $1,112 for two, all in, made up of the Breeze flights at $696, 2 nights at Clearwater Beach Hotel at $376 and its $40 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. You fly nonstop from Richmond on Friday, Oct 23 and come home Sunday, Oct 25, 2026. A checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
$1,112 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $696 |
| Clearwater Beach Hotel, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $376 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $40 |
| The total, before you go | $1,112 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$221 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); 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
$348 per person, round trip
$696 for two, taxes and fees included · Breeze · nonstop · 2h 20m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 1:21 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 3:41 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breeze | $348 | nonstop | 2h 20m |
| B6 + F9 | $397 | 2 stops | 30h 36m |
| Breeze | $450 | 1 stop | 28h |
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Why now
$348 per person on a Breeze nonstop, which is $221 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, or 39% less. We saw 12 offers for this weekend, from $348 up to $569 per person, and this is the low end. For two, the whole trip comes to $1,112, all in: $696 in flights, $376 for 2 nights at Clearwater Beach Hotel and its $40 resort fee. The forecast for Oct 23–25 shows highs of 82–83°F, lows of 71–72°F and rain chances of 5% to 8%, so it's still beach weather. The flight leaves Richmond at 1:21 PM Friday and lands at 3:41 PM, early enough for the Pier 60 sunset that first evening. There's no time change and no passport needed. Prices are what we found when we checked and they can move.
The kind of trip this is
A relaxed beach weekend with calm Gulf water and white sand, with a bit of culture and good seafood mixed in. It suits a couple or two friends who want to swim, watch the sunset and eat well without planning much. The pace is slow: beach in the morning, maybe the Dalí Museum or a boat to Caladesi Island, then sunset at Pier 60.
Weather in St. Pete / Clearwater, Oct 23–25
Highs 82–83°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 83 °F | 71 °F | 5% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 83 °F | 72 °F | 7% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 82 °F | 71 °F | 8% |
Where to stay in St. Pete / Clearwater
All three picks are in Clearwater Beach, which means white sand, Pier 60 sunsets and family resorts close by. Clearwater Beach Hotel is the best value at $376 for the stay ($188 a night) and the one in our total. It scores 7.5 from 2,678 reviews, comes with free cancellation and has two double beds. Barefoot Bay Resort Motel is the top rated at 9.4 from 180 reviews, $380 for the stay ($190 a night), but you can't cancel for free. Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa is the 4-star pick at $541 ($271 a night), with a 7.7 from 1,119 reviews and an interior room. If you'd rather have it quieter, St. Pete Beach is the calmer Gulf beach, and Downtown St. Petersburg has the museums and breweries.
Clearwater Beach Hotel
$376 for 2 nights, two guests · $188 a night
See roomsBarefoot Bay Resort Motel
$380 for 2 nights, two guests · $190 a night
See roomsHilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
$541 for 2 nights, two guests · $271 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 your Friday arrival
- See the Salvador Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg
- Boat out to Caladesi Island State Park for a quiet 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 Richmond | Richmond International (RIC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in St. Pete / Clearwater | Tampa International (TPA), St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) |
| Flight time | 2h 20m nonstop |
| Distance | 731 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in St. Pete / Clearwater costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $696 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Clearwater Beach Hotel) | $376 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,592 |
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: Richmond to St. Pete / Clearwater
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $348 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $348 (Oct 15, 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, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference from Richmond.
- The flight covers 731 miles from Richmond International (RIC) to Tampa International (TPA) in 2h 20m.
- A checked bag isn't in the total and runs about $160 for two.
- Only Clearwater Beach Hotel offers free cancellation of the three picks.
- The $40 resort fee for Clearwater Beach Hotel is already counted in the $1,112 total.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, for a quick beach weekend. It's a 2h 20m nonstop, the forecast shows highs of 82–83°F with rain chances of 8% or less, and the fare is $221 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,112 for two, all in: $696 for the Breeze flights, $376 for 2 nights at Clearwater Beach Hotel and its $40 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $160 for two, and spending money are on top.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars and Clearwater is on the same time as Richmond.
What's the weather like?
Highs of 83°F on Friday and Saturday and 82°F on Sunday, with lows of 71–72°F. Rain chances are 5% to 8%, and the forecast calls for partly cloudy to overcast skies.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a reset, yes. You land at 3:41 PM Friday, in time for the Pier 60 sunset, then get all of Saturday for the beach, Caladesi Island or the Dalí Museum before flying home Sunday.
Which hotel should we pick?
Clearwater Beach Hotel is in the total at $376 with free cancellation and a 7.5 score. Barefoot Bay Resort Motel scores 9.4 for $380 but can't be cancelled for free.
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