Destin, Florida

Private charter · PIE → DSI

St. Petersburg to Destin

286 miles, about 1 hr 40 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

St. Petersburg to Destin, door to door faster.

Trade about 6½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 40 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport in St. Petersburg to Destin Executive Airport in Destin, 286 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
286 mi
Flight
1 hr 40 min
Driving
6½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
PIESt. PetersburgDSIDestin
PIE → DSI286 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 40 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers55 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing St. Petersburg

Airports in St. Petersburg

  • PIE

    Major airport

    St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport

    Pinellas Park · KPIE

    From downtown
    6 mi
    Longest runway
    9,730 ft

  • TPA

    Major airport

    Tampa International Airport

    Tampa · KTPA

    From downtown
    14 mi
    Longest runway
    11,002 ft

  • SPG

    Regional airport

    Albert Whitted Airport

    St Petersburg · KSPG

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    3,676 ft

  • CLW

    Regional airport

    Clearwater Air Park

    Clearwater · KCLW

    From downtown
    12 mi
    Longest runway
    4,108 ft

  • TPF

    Regional airport

    Peter O Knight Airport

    Tampa · KTPF

    From downtown
    15 mi
    Longest runway
    3,583 ft

  • KVDF

    Regional airport

    Tampa Executive Airport

    Tampa

    From downtown
    24 mi
    Longest runway
    5,000 ft

Arriving Destin

Airports in Destin

  • DSI

    Commercial airport

    Destin Executive Airport

    Destin · KDTS

    From downtown
    1 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • VPS

    Commercial airport

    Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport

    Valparaiso · KVPS

    From downtown
    7 mi
    Longest runway
    12,004 ft

  • CEW

    Commercial airport

    Bob Sikes Airport

    Crestview · KCEW

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    8,006 ft

When you land

Things to do in Destin

Destin grew from a small fishing village into the Panhandle's best-known beach destination, and it still calls itself the World's Luckiest Fishing Village. The 100-fathom curve comes unusually close to shore here, so charter boats reach deep water quickly for snapper, grouper, amberjack and billfish, and the harbor is lined with restaurants, marinas and one of the largest charter fleets on the Gulf.

  1. 01

    Destin Harbor Boardwalk

    A waterfront walk lined with seafood restaurants, bars and shops, and the departure point for fishing charters, dolphin cruises and sunset sails.

  2. 02

    Henderson Beach State Park

    A protected stretch of dunes and white-sand beach right in town, with boardwalk trails, picnic areas, camping and calm Gulf swimming.

  3. 03

    Crab Island

    A shallow sandbar near the Destin bridge where boats anchor in clear, waist-deep water, creating a floating gathering spot popular with families and groups in summer.

  4. 04

    Scenic Highway 30A

    East of Destin, this coastal road links planned beach towns like Seaside, Rosemary Beach and Alys Beach, known for their architecture, bike paths and rare coastal dune lakes.

  5. 05

    Grayton Beach State Park

    Along 30A, this park protects tall dunes, a coastal dune lake and pine flatwoods trails, and its beach has topped national best-beach rankings.

  6. 06

    Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park

    Founded in 1955 on Okaloosa Island in neighboring Fort Walton Beach, the Gulfarium is one of the oldest marine parks in the country, with dolphins, sea lions and penguins.

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Questions

St. Petersburg to Destin flights

How long is a private flight from St. Petersburg to Destin?

About 1 hr 40 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 286 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 6½ hours.

Which airports do flights from St. Petersburg to Destin use?

You can depart from St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE), Tampa International Airport (TPA), or Albert Whitted Airport (SPG) and arrive at Destin Executive Airport (DSI), Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), or Bob Sikes Airport (CEW). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from St. Petersburg to Destin 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 St. Petersburg and Destin?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Destin back to St. Petersburg are priced the same way.

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Destin to St. Petersburg

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