Private charter · CMI → PIE
Champaign to Clearwater
897 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Champaign to Clearwater, door to door faster.
Trade about 19 hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from University of Illinois Willard Airport in Champaign to St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport in Clearwater, 897 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 897 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 19 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 1
Departing Champaign
Airports in Champaign
CMI
Commercial airportUniversity of Illinois Willard Airport
Savoy · KCMI
- From downtown
- 6 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,101 ft
KTIP
Regional airportRantoul National Aviation Center - Frank Elliot field
Rantoul
- From downtown
- 13 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,001 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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Champaign to Clearwater flights
How long is a private flight from Champaign to Clearwater?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 897 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 19 hours.
Which airports do flights from Champaign to Clearwater use?
You can depart from University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) or Rantoul National Aviation Center - Frank Elliot field (KTIP) and arrive at St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE), Tampa International Airport (TPA), or Tampa Executive Airport (KVDF). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Champaign 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 Champaign and Clearwater?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Clearwater back to Champaign are priced the same way.
Return flight
Clearwater to Champaign
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