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Melbourne to Clearwater
126 miles, about 45 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Melbourne to Clearwater, door to door faster.
Trade about 3 hours on the road for about 45 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Melbourne Orlando International Airport in Melbourne to St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport in Clearwater, 126 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 126 mi
- Flight
- 45 min
- Driving
- 3 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers45 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers25 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing Melbourne
Airports in Melbourne
MLB
Commercial airportMelbourne Orlando International Airport
Melbourne · KMLB
- From downtown
- Under 1 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,181 ft
TIX
Commercial airportSpace Coast Regional Airport
Titusville · KTIX
- From downtown
- 30 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,319 ft
COI
Regional airportMerritt Island Airport
Merritt Island · KCOI
- From downtown
- 16 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,601 ft
KX59
Regional airportValkaria Airport
Malabar
- From downtown
- 11 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,000 ft
KX26
Regional airportSebastian Municipal Airport
Sebastian
- From downtown
- 22 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,023 ft
Arriving Clearwater
Airports in Clearwater
PIE
Major airportSt. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport
Pinellas Park · KPIE
- From downtown
- 8 mi
- Longest runway
- 9,730 ft
TPA
Major airportTampa International Airport
Tampa · KTPA
- From downtown
- 16 mi
- Longest runway
- 11,002 ft
CLW
Regional airportClearwater Air Park
Clearwater · KCLW
- From downtown
- 3 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,108 ft
SPG
Regional airportAlbert Whitted Airport
St Petersburg · KSPG
- From downtown
- 17 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,676 ft
TPF
Regional airportPeter O Knight Airport
Tampa · KTPF
- From downtown
- 22 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,583 ft
KVDF
Regional airportTampa Executive Airport
Tampa
- From downtown
- 28 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
When you land
Things to do in Clearwater
Clearwater is best known for Clearwater Beach, a long stretch of soft white sand and clear, shallow Gulf water that regularly appears on national best-beach lists. The beachfront has a relaxed, family-friendly energy, with a nightly sunset celebration at Pier 60, charter fishing boats and dolphin cruises leaving from the marina, and resorts lining the shore. Barrier islands to the north, including Caladesi and Honeymoon Island, add quieter, undeveloped beaches.
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Clearwater Beach
Wide, powder-soft white sand and calm, shallow water make this one of Florida's most popular family beaches, with volleyball courts, beachfront restaurants and the Beach Walk promenade.
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Pier 60
Each evening the park at Pier 60 hosts a sunset celebration with street performers, artisans and musicians, and the pier itself is open for fishing and sunset views.
- 03
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
A working rescue and rehabilitation center for dolphins, sea turtles and other marine animals, made famous by Winter the dolphin from the Dolphin Tale films.
- 04
Caladesi Island State Park
Reached by ferry or private boat from neighboring Honeymoon Island, Caladesi is a largely undeveloped barrier island with a natural beach, shelling and a paddling trail through the mangroves.
- 05
Honeymoon Island State Park
Just north in Dunedin, this barrier island park offers Gulf beaches, a pine flatwoods trail where ospreys nest, and the departure point for ferries to Caladesi Island.
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Downtown Dunedin
A few minutes north, this small town with Scottish roots has a walkable downtown with breweries, cafes and the Pinellas Trail, plus Toronto Blue Jays spring training.
Questions
Melbourne to Clearwater flights
How long is a private flight from Melbourne to Clearwater?
About 45 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 126 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 3 hours.
Which airports do flights from Melbourne to Clearwater use?
You can depart from Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB), Space Coast Regional Airport (TIX), or Merritt Island Airport (COI) and arrive at St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE), Tampa International Airport (TPA), or Clearwater Air Park (CLW). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Melbourne to Clearwater cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between Melbourne and Clearwater?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Clearwater back to Melbourne are priced the same way.
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Clearwater to Melbourne
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