Orlando from Boston, 16 – 18 Oct: £785 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Free cancellation at Avanti International Resort
- Highs 75–93°F, a small chance of rain
- No passport needed
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 6h 31m in all.
Worth it with kids who are up for long days; skip it if you want quiet.
Round trip from Boston to Orlando is $372 per person ($744 for two) on Frontier for Oct 16–18, 2026, 2 nights, on a one-stop itinerary, not nonstop. Highs run 74–93°F with a small chance of rain. The best-value hotel, Avanti International Resort, is $259 for both nights.
The total, before you go
£785 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £589 |
| Avanti International Resort, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £195 |
| The total, before you go | £785 |
| 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
£295 per person, return
£589 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 6h 31m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 12:57 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 7:28 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £295 | 1 stop | 6h 31m |
| Frontier | £336 | nonstop | 3h 23m |
| Frontier | £373 | 1 stop | 9h 18m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 20:33 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$372 per person, or $744 for two. That's $224 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, a 38% gap across the 12 offers we checked. We have only 3 earlier checks on this route, so we can't call any fare typical yet, but $372 is the lowest of them. The price is all-in, with taxes and fees, as of when we checked, and it can change. October in Orlando means the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events. The forecast shows 93°F on Friday, 82°F on Saturday and 74°F on Sunday, with rain chances between 23% and 40%. It works as a weekend built around one or two parks plus a festival evening. There's no time change from Boston, so you won't lose any of your Saturday to jet lag.
The kind of trip this is
This is a theme-park weekend with plenty of food: one big park day, a festival evening, maybe some outlet shopping or a night out. It suits a couple or two friends who like a packed Saturday and an easier Sunday. The pace is quick because the cheaper fare lands Friday evening, so make Saturday the main event and keep Sunday light.
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
Avanti International Resort is the best-value pick at $259 for the 2 nights ($130 a night), with a 7.6 review score from 8,826 reviews and a room with two queen beds. It's in the Universal Orlando area, where you can walk to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Epic Universe. Orbit One Vacation Villas by Coolvacay is the top-rated stay, scoring 9 from 603 reviews. It's $262 for the stay ($131 a night) for a condo with 2 bathrooms in Celebration. Baymont by Wyndham Orlando North Millenia is the budget option at $128 for the stay ($64 a night), with a 6.8 score from 2,004 reviews and breakfast included. All three showed free cancellation when we checked. For Disney days, Lake Buena Vista has hotels a short shuttle ride from Disney at lower rates.
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
- Watch the fireworks over Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom on Saturday night.
- Ride Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal, within walking distance of the Universal Orlando area.
- Explore the Epic Universe park, also walkable from hotels in the Universal Orlando area.
- Spend a day at EPCOT's World Showcase while the Food & Wine Festival is on.
- Take a kayak or airboat tour on the Wekiva River for a quieter Sunday.
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Boston | Boston Logan International (BOS) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Orlando | Orlando International (MCO), Orlando Sanford International (SFB) |
| Flight time | 6h 31m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,130 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Orlando costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £589 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Avanti International Resort) | £195 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,177 |
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: Boston to Orlando
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £295 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £183 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £304 |
| Price checks | 11 |
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 Orlando is on the same time as Boston.
- The $372 fare has one stop and takes 6h 31m. It leaves Boston Logan (BOS) Friday at 12:57 PM and lands at Orlando International (MCO) at 7:28 PM.
- A Frontier nonstop was $427 per person. It leaves at 11:47 AM and lands at 3:10 PM, a 3h 23m flight.
- Our estimate for two is $1,523: $744 for flights, $259 for the hotel and $520 for spending.
- All three hotels showed free cancellation, and only the Baymont includes breakfast.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$372 per person round trip on Frontier, or $744 for two, with taxes and fees included as of when we checked. That fare has one stop. The nonstop was $427 per person.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip of 1,130 miles, you pay in US dollars, and there's no time difference with Boston.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows Friday at 93°F with a 40% chance of drizzle, Saturday at 82°F with a 23% chance of showers, and Sunday at 74°F with a 32% chance of drizzle. Lows stay between 73°F and 76°F, so bring a light rain layer.
Is 2 nights enough?
For one or two parks, yes. The one-stop fare lands at 7:28 PM Friday, so Saturday is your full day. The nonstop lands at 3:10 PM and gives you Friday evening too.
What does the whole weekend cost?
Our estimate is $1,523 for two: $744 for flights, $259 for two nights at Avanti International Resort and $520 for spending.
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