Flights to Clearwater
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Clearwater is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,730 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Tampa International Airport (TPA, 26 km), Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ, 68 km), Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport | PIE | 13 km (8 mi) | 9,730 ft | 11 ft |
| Tampa International Airport | TPA | 26 km (16 mi) | 11,002 ft | 26 ft |
| Sarasota Bradenton International Airport | SRQ | 68 km (42 mi) | 9,500 ft | 30 ft |
| Lakeland Linder International Airport (regional) | LAL | 77 km (48 mi) | 8,500 ft | 142 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,730 ft, PIE handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 11 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Clearwater
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater to Houston | United States | 1,239 km (770 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Clearwater to Havana | Cuba | 539 km (335 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Clearwater to Dallas | United States | 1,445 km (898 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Clearwater to Port-au-Prince | Haiti | 1,495 km (929 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Clearwater to Mérida | Mexico | 1,040 km (646 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Clearwater to Jacksonville | United States | 286 km (177 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Clearwater to Fort Worth | United States | 1,489 km (925 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Clearwater to Austin | United States | 1,473 km (915 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Clearwater to Kingston | Jamaica | 1,267 km (787 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Clearwater to Columbus | United States | 1,334 km (829 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Clearwater to Charlotte | United States | 828 km (515 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Clearwater to Cancún | Mexico | 859 km (534 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Clearwater to Indianapolis | United States | 1,348 km (838 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Clearwater to San Pedro Sula | Honduras | 1,486 km (924 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Clearwater to Washington | United States | 1,327 km (825 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Clearwater to Nashville | United States | 986 km (613 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Clearwater to Memphis | United States | 1,053 km (654 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Clearwater to Louisville | United States | 1,177 km (731 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Clearwater to Baltimore | United States | 1,382 km (859 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Clearwater to Santiago de Cuba | Cuba | 1,132 km (703 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Clearwater to Carrefour | Haiti | 1,492 km (927 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Clearwater to Atlanta | United States | 661 km (411 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Clearwater to Shanghai | China | 12,949 km (8,046 mi) | about 17 h 21 min |
| Clearwater to Chongqing | China | 13,542 km (8,414 mi) | about 18 h 7 min |
| Clearwater to Chengdu | China | 13,455 km (8,360 mi) | about 18 h |
| Clearwater to Beijing | China | 12,211 km (7,587 mi) | about 16 h 24 min |
| Clearwater to Guangzhou | China | 14,080 km (8,749 mi) | about 18 h 48 min |
| Clearwater to Shenzhen | China | 14,114 km (8,770 mi) | about 18 h 51 min |
| Clearwater to Istanbul | Turkey | 9,620 km (5,978 mi) | about 13 h 5 min |
| Clearwater to Tianjin | China | 12,271 km (7,625 mi) | about 16 h 29 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Clearwater?
St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is the closest large airport at 13 km (8 mi). The others, TPA, SRQ, LAL, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is PIE from Clearwater city centre?
13 km (8 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Clearwater on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.