Orlando from Baltimore, 16 – 18 Oct: £685 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Frontier nonstop from BWI to MCO, 2h 27m on Friday afternoon
- $325 per person, $12 under the $337 median of our checks
- Avanti International Resort: 7.6 from 8,790 reviews, free cancellation
The catch: Friday has a 42% chance of thunderstorms and a high of 93°F, and resort fees and a checked bag are not in the $909.
Worth it if you want one big park day near Universal; skip it if you want a full Disney week or dry skies.
Worth it if you can live with a stormy Friday: $909 for two, which covers the nonstop Frontier flights at $650 and 2 nights at Avanti International Resort at $259, taxes and fees included. The trip runs Oct 16–18, 2026. You leave BWI Friday at 3:04 PM and land at MCO at 5:31 PM, a 2h 27m flight, and resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are not in the total.
The total, before you go
£685 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £490 |
| Avanti International Resort, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £195 |
| The total, before you go | £685 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 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
£245 per person, return
£490 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 2h 27m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 3:04 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 5:31 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £245 | nonstop | 2h 27m |
| Frontier | £278 | 1 stop | 9h 17m |
| Frontier | £245 | nonstop | 2h 26m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 20:37 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $325 per person. That's $12, or 4%, under the $337 median of the 9 checks we ran on this route, and the Frontier nonstop takes 2h 27m. October brings the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events, so the parks have something extra going on these dates. The weather cools off as the weekend goes on: Friday hits 93°F with a 42% chance of thunderstorms, Saturday is 79°F with a 20% chance of showers, and Sunday is 75°F with 29%. Plan your big park day for Saturday. The hotel is $259 for both nights with free cancellation, so the whole trip comes to $909 for two before you go, taxes and fees included. It's a long weekend built around one full park day and an easy Sunday.
The kind of trip this is
This is a theme-park weekend. You arrive Friday evening, spend one full day at Universal, EPCOT or Epic Universe, and take it slow on Sunday. It suits a couple or two friends who already know which park they want and don't mind a quick pace. If you're planning to see several parks, or traveling with the whole family, you'll want more than 2 nights.
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
Our value pick is Avanti International Resort: $259 for the 2 nights ($130 a night), a 7.6 score from 8,790 reviews, a room with two queen beds and free cancellation. Wyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center is the budget option at the same $259, with a 7.4 from 11,420 reviews and free cancellation too. Both are in the Universal Orlando area, which is walkable to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Epic Universe. The top-rated stay is Balcony Lake Views - Pool, Gym, WiFi & Parking, with a 9.7 from 210 reviews at $272 for the stay ($136 a night). It's a one-bedroom apartment with a lake view in Lake Buena Vista, a short shuttle from Disney. Heads-up: this one has no free cancellation.
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
See roomsAll hotels in Orlando for these dates
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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
- Ride Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal
- Spend Saturday exploring the Epic Universe park
- Eat your way around EPCOT's World Showcase during the Food & Wine Festival
- Watch the fireworks over Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom
- Take a kayak or airboat tour on the Wekiva River
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 Baltimore | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Orlando | Orlando International (MCO), Orlando Sanford International (SFB) |
| Flight time | 2h 27m nonstop |
| Distance | 805 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Orlando costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £490 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Avanti International Resort) | £195 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,077 |
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: Baltimore to Orlando
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £245 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £88 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £254 |
| Price checks | 9 |
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 needed, prices are in US dollars, and Orlando is on the same time as Baltimore.
- The outbound flight leaves BWI Friday, Oct 16 at 3:04 PM and lands at MCO at 5:31 PM, 805 miles.
- Prices are all-in, taxes and fees included, as we found them when we checked; they can change.
- Resort fees and a checked bag are not in the $909. Our budget adds $520 in spending money, for $1,429 total.
- October brings the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if you want a short park weekend. The nonstop is 2h 27m and the fare is 4% under the $337 median of our checks. Friday's 42% chance of thunderstorms is the catch.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$909 for two: $650 for the flights and $259 for 2 nights at Avanti International Resort, taxes and fees included. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are extra. With $520 for spending, our budget comes to $1,429.
What is the weather like?
Friday is forecast at 93°F with a 42% chance of thunderstorms. Saturday is 79°F with a 20% chance of showers, and Sunday is 75°F with 29%. Lows stay between 72°F and 75°F.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for one full park day on Saturday, plus a Friday evening and a slower Sunday. If you want to do Disney and Universal both, plan on a longer trip.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight from BWI to Orlando International (MCO), you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference.
Can I cancel the hotel?
Avanti International Resort and Wyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center both have free cancellation. Balcony Lake Views - Pool, Gym, WiFi & Parking does not.
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