Flights to St. Petersburg
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
St. Petersburg is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE), 16 km (10 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, 27 km), Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ, 44 km), Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL, 69 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport | PIE | 16 km (10 mi) | 9,730 ft | 11 ft |
| Tampa International Airport | TPA | 27 km (17 mi) | 11,002 ft | 26 ft |
| Sarasota Bradenton International Airport | SRQ | 44 km (27 mi) | 9,500 ft | 30 ft |
| Lakeland Linder International Airport (regional) | LAL | 69 km (43 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 St. Petersburg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Petersburg to Houston | United States | 1,255 km (780 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| St. Petersburg to Havana | Cuba | 517 km (321 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| St. Petersburg to Dallas | United States | 1,465 km (910 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| St. Petersburg to Port-au-Prince | Haiti | 1,472 km (915 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| St. Petersburg to Mérida | Mexico | 1,032 km (642 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| St. Petersburg to Jacksonville | United States | 302 km (187 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| St. Petersburg to Austin | United States | 1,490 km (926 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| St. Petersburg to Kingston | Jamaica | 1,242 km (772 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| St. Petersburg to Columbus | United States | 1,356 km (842 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| St. Petersburg to Charlotte | United States | 847 km (526 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| St. Petersburg to Cancún | Mexico | 846 km (526 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| St. Petersburg to Indianapolis | United States | 1,372 km (852 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| St. Petersburg to San Pedro Sula | Honduras | 1,471 km (914 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| St. Petersburg to Washington | United States | 1,343 km (834 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| St. Petersburg to Nashville | United States | 1,010 km (628 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| St. Petersburg to Memphis | United States | 1,077 km (669 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| St. Petersburg to Louisville | United States | 1,200 km (746 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| St. Petersburg to Baltimore | United States | 1,398 km (869 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| St. Petersburg to Santiago de Cuba | Cuba | 1,108 km (688 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| St. Petersburg to Carrefour | Haiti | 1,468 km (912 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| St. Petersburg to Atlanta | United States | 684 km (425 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| St. Petersburg to Heroica Matamoros | Mexico | 1,485 km (923 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| St. Petersburg to Shanghai | China | 12,974 km (8,062 mi) | about 17 h 23 min |
| St. Petersburg to Chongqing | China | 13,565 km (8,429 mi) | about 18 h 8 min |
| St. Petersburg to Chengdu | China | 13,478 km (8,375 mi) | about 18 h 2 min |
| St. Petersburg to Beijing | China | 12,235 km (7,602 mi) | about 16 h 26 min |
| St. Petersburg to Guangzhou | China | 14,104 km (8,764 mi) | about 18 h 50 min |
| St. Petersburg to Shenzhen | China | 14,138 km (8,785 mi) | about 18 h 53 min |
| St. Petersburg to Istanbul | Turkey | 9,627 km (5,982 mi) | about 13 h 6 min |
| St. Petersburg to Tianjin | China | 12,295 km (7,640 mi) | about 16 h 31 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 St. Petersburg?
St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is the closest large airport at 16 km (10 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 St. Petersburg city centre?
16 km (10 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to St. Petersburg 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.