Orlando from Baltimore, 30 Oct – 1 Nov: £507 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Frontier nonstop, 2h 32m, leaving BWI at 3:11 PM Friday
- $228 per person, $63 below the typical fare on this route
- Free cancellation at all three hotels, with highs of 78–81°F
The catch: A checked bag is about $240 for two and isn't in the $672, and the weather normals show drizzle on Sunday.
Worth it if you want a quick, warm theme-park weekend for two; skip it if you're packing more than carry-ons or want a slow pace.
Worth it: $672 for two, all in, covers nonstop Frontier flights at $456 plus 2 nights at the Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel at $194 and its $22 resort fee, taxes and fees included. You leave BWI Friday, Oct 30 at 3:11 PM and fly home Sunday, Nov 1. A checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
£507 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £344 |
| Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £146 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £17 |
| The total, before you go | £507 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£47 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 for two return); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£172 per person, return
£344 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 2h 32m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 3:11 PM – Fri, Oct 30, 5:43 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £172 | nonstop | 2h 32m |
| Frontier | £194 | 1 stop | 7h 51m |
| Frontier | £172 | nonstop | 2h 27m |
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026, 01:47 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $228 per person, the Frontier nonstop comes in $63 below the typical fare on this route, based on our 12 earlier checks. For these dates we saw fares from $228 to $290. For two, the trip comes to $672, all in: $456 for the flights plus $194 for the Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel and its $22 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. A checked bag and spending money are extra. The timing works too. Late October brings the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events, and Saturday of this trip is Oct 31. Normal highs for these dates run 78–81°F, with lows near 63°F, which is good weather for walking parks all day. These prices are what we found when we checked. They can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a fast theme-park long weekend for two adults. You land Friday evening and get one full day in the parks on Saturday, then a shorter Sunday. It suits couples or two friends who want rides, festival food and Halloween events more than downtime. The pace is busy: plan one park, pick your must-dos and use the hotel mostly to sleep.
Weather in Orlando, 30 Oct – 1 Nov
Typical highs 78–81°F, lows near 63°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 30 Oct | 81 °F | 65 °F | Overcast |
| Sat 31 Oct | 79 °F | 63 °F | Mostly clear |
| Sun 1 Nov | 78 °F | 61 °F | Drizzle |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Orlando
All three picks are in the Universal Orlando area, so you can walk to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Epic Universe. Our best value is the Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel: $194 for the 2 nights ($97 a night), rated 7.7 from 5,799 reviews, with a room that has two double beds. It's the hotel counted in the $672. The top-rated pick is the EVEN Hotel Orlando Universal Blvd by IHG at $303 for the stay ($152 a night), rated 9.3 from 100 reviews, plus $34 paid at the property. The budget pick is the Wyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center at $195 ($98 a night), rated 7.4 from 11,378 reviews. All three are room only, and all three have free cancellation. International Drive is close by if you want outlet malls and restaurants.
Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel
£146 for 2 nights, two guests · £73 a night
See roomsEVEN Hotel Orlando Universal Blvd by IHG
£228 for 2 nights, two guests · £115 a night
See roomsWyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center
£147 for 2 nights, two guests · £74 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, a walk from the hotels
- 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 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 Baltimore | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Orlando | Orlando International (MCO), Orlando Sanford International (SFB) |
| Flight time | 2h 32m nonstop |
| Distance | 805 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Orlando costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £344 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel) | £146 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £882 |
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 | £172 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £88 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £219 |
| Price checks | 12 |
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, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference from Baltimore.
- The nonstop covers 805 miles in 2h 32m, landing at Orlando International (MCO) at 5:43 PM.
- A later Frontier nonstop leaves at 9:52 PM at the same $228 fare and lands at 12:19 AM.
- All three hotels are room only with free cancellation; the $22 resort fee is in the $672.
- Late October brings the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, for two people who want a short park weekend. The nonstop is 2h 32m, the fare is $63 below the typical fare on this route, and normal highs run 78–81°F. Plan on a checked bag costing extra.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$672, all in. That's $456 for the flights plus the Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel at $194 and its $22 resort fee, taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $240 for two, and spending money aren't included.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from BWI to Orlando International (MCO). You pay in US dollars and stay on the same time zone.
What is the weather like?
Normals for these dates show highs of 81°F on Friday, 79°F on Saturday and 78°F on Sunday, with lows near 63°F. Friday is listed as overcast, Saturday as mostly clear and Sunday as drizzle.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for one full park day if you plan ahead. You land Friday at 5:43 PM and have Saturday free, which is Oct 31, so Halloween events fall right in the middle of the trip.
Can I cancel the hotel?
Yes. All three hotels we picked list free cancellation for this stay: the Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel, the EVEN Hotel Orlando Universal Blvd by IHG and the Wyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center.
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