St. Pete / Clearwater from Richmond, Oct 30–Nov 1: $852 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Breeze nonstop from Richmond, 2h 20m, lands Tampa 3:41 PM Friday
- $218 per person, $130 below the typical fare on this route
- Clearwater Beach Hotel, 7.5 from 2,678 reviews, free cancellation
The catch: A checked bag is about $160 for two and isn't in the total, and Friday's typical weather is drizzle.
Worth it if you want a short beach weekend on a nonstop flight; skip it if you need three sunny beach days in a row.
Worth it for the two of you: $852 for two, all in. That's the flights at $436 plus Clearwater Beach Hotel at $376 and its $40 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. It covers Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026, 2 nights, flying Breeze nonstop from Richmond to Tampa in 2h 20m, and a checked bag and spending money are extra.
The total, before you go
$852 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $436 |
| Clearwater Beach Hotel, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $376 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $40 |
| The total, before you go | $852 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$130 per person below the typical fare on this route.
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
$218 per person, round trip
$436 for two, taxes and fees included · Breeze · nonstop · 2h 20m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 1:21 PM – Fri, Oct 30, 3:41 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breeze | $218 | nonstop | 2h 20m |
| Breeze | $258 | 2 stops | 16h 14m |
| Breeze | $349 | 1 stop | 18h 24m |
Prices checked Oct 16, 2026, 12:39 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $218 per person, or $436 for two, the fare is $130 below the typical fare on this route. That's 37% under, and it carries the Lowest in 30 days badge. Across the 12 offers we checked, fares ran from $218 to $467, and the cheapest one was the Breeze nonstop, not a long connection. The weekend looks easy too: typical highs of 77–80°F and lows near 64°F, so it's warm enough for the beach without summer heat. Friday's normal is drizzle and Saturday's is overcast, with Sunday mostly clear. Save the Dalí Museum for the gray hours and the sand for the clear ones. You have time for a Pier 60 sunset, a boat to Caladesi Island and a grouper sandwich at John's Pass Village. These prices are all-in as we found them, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
A slow beach weekend with a little culture on the side. You get calm Gulf water and white sand at Clearwater Beach, and downtown St. Petersburg's museums and craft breweries are a short drive away. It suits a couple or two friends who want warm days, sunsets and easy seafood without a packed schedule. Land Friday afternoon, keep Saturday loose and fly home Sunday.
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, the area for powder-white sand, Pier 60 sunsets and family resorts. Clearwater Beach Hotel is the best value: $376 for the stay ($188 a night), a 7.5 score from 2,678 reviews and free cancellation, and its $40 resort fee is already in our total. Devon Shores is the top rated at 9.3 from 1,333 reviews. It costs $405 for the stay ($203 a night), it's also free to cancel and it charges $47 in fees at the property. Belleair Beach Resort Motel scores 8.7 from 968 reviews and costs $411 for the stay ($206 a night), with $47 in property fees and no free cancellation. All three are room only. For a quieter base, St. Pete Beach and Indian Rocks Beach are calmer stretches of the Gulf.
Clearwater Beach Hotel
$376 for 2 nights, two guests · $188 a night
See roomsDevon Shores
$405 for 2 nights, two guests · $203 a night
See roomsBelleair Beach Resort Motel
$411 for 2 nights, two guests · $206 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, a good pick for the overcast Saturday
- Boat out to Caladesi Island State Park for a quieter stretch of 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 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 | $436 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Clearwater Beach Hotel) | $376 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,332 |
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 | $218 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $218 (Oct 16, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $348 |
| Price checks | 7 |
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 Breeze nonstop leaves Richmond International (RIC) at 1:21 PM Friday and flies 731 miles in 2h 20m to Tampa International (TPA).
- St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) also serves the area.
- A checked bag is about $160 for two and isn't in the $852 total.
- Clearwater Beach Hotel and Devon Shores offer free cancellation, but Belleair Beach Resort Motel doesn't.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, for a beach weekend. The Breeze nonstop is 2h 20m, the fare is $130 below the typical fare on this route and typical highs are 77–80°F. The heads-up: Friday's normal weather is drizzle.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$852 for two, all in: $436 in flights plus Clearwater Beach Hotel at $376 for 2 nights and its $40 resort fee, taxes and fees included. A checked bag and spending money are extra.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars and St. Pete / Clearwater is on the same time as Richmond.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 77–80°F with lows near 64°F. The normals show drizzle Friday, overcast Saturday and mostly clear Sunday, so pack a light layer.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a reset, yes. You land at 3:41 PM Friday in time for a Pier 60 sunset, then have Saturday for the Dalí Museum or Caladesi Island and Sunday for the beach.
What isn't in the total?
A checked bag at about $160 for two, plus food and outings. We budget $520 for spending for two over the 2 days.
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