Orlando from Albany, 16 – 18 Oct: £1,140 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop on Southwest, 3h
- Free cancellation at Avanti International Resort
- Highs 75–93°F, a small chance of rain
The catch: £50 per person above the typical fare on this route.
Worth it with kids who are up for long days; skip it if you want quiet.
When we checked, a nonstop Southwest round trip from Albany to Orlando cost $627 per person ($1,254 for two) for Oct 16–18, 2026, which is 2 nights. The forecast has highs falling from 93°F to 75°F, with some chance of showers each day. The best-value hotel, City Express by Marriott Orlando International Drive, is $236 for the stay with breakfast.
The total, before you go
£1,140 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £945 |
| Avanti International Resort, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £195 |
| The total, before you go | £1,140 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £106 |
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £26 each way per bag on Southwest, £106 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£473 per person, return
£945 for two, taxes and fees included · Southwest · nonstop · 3h
Out Fri, Oct 16, 6:50 AM – Fri, Oct 16, 9:50 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest | £473 | nonstop | 3h |
| JetBlue | £473 | nonstop | 3h 4m |
| Southwest | £480 | 1 stop | 4h 50m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 20:43 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$627 per person is the all-in nonstop fare we found, and to be upfront, it's above the $594 median of our 6 earlier checks on this route. The lowest of those checks in the past 30 days was $512, so this isn't a price drop. What makes it worth a look is how the weekend works. A 6:50 AM Southwest nonstop gets in at 9:50 AM, so you get most of Friday. October is when the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and the Halloween events are on. Pair the flight with City Express at $118 a night with breakfast, and a sample budget of $2,010 for two covers flights, hotel and $520 in spending. Forecast highs are 93°F, 79°F and 75°F, with rain chances of 42%, 20% and 29%.
The kind of trip this is
This is a theme-park long weekend, with a bit of food and some nightlife if you have the energy. It's a good fit for a couple or a pair of friends who want to pick one or two parks and do them well. The pace is quick, with early starts, big park days and late fireworks. Leave room for afternoon showers and a slower Sunday before the flight home.
Weather in Orlando, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 75–93°F, a small chance of rain
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 93 °F | 75 °F | 42% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 79 °F | 73 °F | 20% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 75 °F | 72 °F | 29% |
Where to stay in Orlando
City Express by Marriott Orlando International Drive is the best-value pick. It's $236 for the stay ($118 a night) with breakfast and free cancellation, and it scores 8.2 from 2,819 reviews. Caribe Royale Orlando, WorldHotels Elite is the top-rated option at 8.9 from 2,351 reviews. It's $516 for the stay ($258 a night) for a Caribe Queen Suite, room only, and it can't be cancelled for free. It's in Lake Buena Vista, where hotels are a short shuttle from Disney. Avanti International Resort is the budget choice at $259 for the stay ($130 a night), room only, with free cancellation. It scores 7.6 from 8,790 reviews. Both City Express and Avanti are in the Universal Orlando area, which is walkable to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Epic Universe.
Avanti International Resort
£195 for 2 nights, two guests · £98 a night
See roomsBalcony Lake Views - Pool, Gym, WiFi & Parking
£205 for 2 nights, two guests · £103 a night
See roomsWyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center
£195 for 2 nights, two guests · £98 a night
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Where in Orlando
- Walt Disney World Resort: On-site hotels with early park entry and free transport.
- Lake Buena Vista: Hotels a short shuttle from Disney with lower rates.
- Universal Orlando area: Walkable to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Epic Universe.
- International Drive: Central strip with outlet malls, restaurants and attractions.
- Kissimmee: Vacation villas with private pools for larger families.
What to do in Orlando
- Watch the fireworks over Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom on Saturday night
- Ride Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal
- Spend a full day exploring the Epic Universe park
- Eat your way around EPCOT's World Showcase during the Food & Wine Festival
- Take a kayak or airboat tour on the Wekiva River for a slower morning
Also worth it
- Explore the Epic Universe park
- Spend a day at EPCOT's World Showcase
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Albany | Albany International (ALB) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Orlando | Orlando International (MCO), Orlando Sanford International (SFB) |
| Flight time | 3h nonstop |
| Distance | 1,078 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Orlando costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £945 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Avanti International Resort) | £195 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,532 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Albany to Orlando
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £473 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £243 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £423 |
| Price checks | 15 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Orlando.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events
- No passport is needed, the currency is the US dollar and Orlando is on the same time as Albany.
- The nonstop flight takes 3h and covers 1,078 miles from Albany International (ALB) to Orlando International (MCO).
- Fares and hotel rates are all-in prices as we found them. They can change before you book.
- City Express and Avanti offer free cancellation. Caribe Royale, at the rate we found, doesn't.
- October brings the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, it was $627 per person round trip, or $1,254 for two, nonstop on Southwest. JetBlue had a nonstop at the same price. A one-stop Southwest option was $637 per person.
Is this a good price for the route?
Not a low one. The median of our 6 earlier checks was $594, and the lowest in the past 30 days was $512. The reasons to go anyway are the nonstop timing and the October festival weekend.
What time does the flight leave?
Southwest leaves Albany at 6:50 AM on Friday, Oct 16, and lands in Orlando at 9:50 AM. JetBlue leaves at 7:45 AM and lands at 10:49 AM.
What is the weather like?
The forecast has Friday at 93°F with showers and a 42% rain chance. Saturday is 79°F with possible thunderstorms at 20%. Sunday is 75°F with showers at 29%.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for one or two parks if you plan ahead. With an arrival at 9:50 AM on Friday, you could do Universal one day and EPCOT or Magic Kingdom the next.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
Our sample budget for two is $2,010. That's $1,254 for flights, $236 for City Express and $520 for spending, which works out to $130 per person per day.
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