Orlando from Charleston, 16 – 18 Oct: £720 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Not worth it this week
- Nonstop on Breeze, 1h 28m, leaving Charleston 3:27 PM Friday
- Avanti International Resort scores 7.6 from 8,826 reviews, free cancellation
- October brings EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events
The catch: The fare is $60 per person above the $288 typical, Friday has a 40% thunderstorm chance, and a checked bag is about $160 for two.
Worth it if your dates are fixed and you want parks or Food & Wine; skip it if you can wait for a lower fare.
Not worth it this week: the fare is $348 per person, $60 above the $288 typical, and Friday's forecast shows thunderstorms. The whole trip comes to $955 for two, the flights at $696 plus Avanti International Resort at $259, taxes and fees included, for Oct 16–18, 2026, 2 nights. It's a 1h 28m nonstop on Breeze, so the trip itself is easy; it's the timing that's off.
The total, before you go
£720 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £525 |
| Avanti International Resort, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £195 |
| The total, before you go | £720 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag, £121 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
£262 per person, return
£525 for two, taxes and fees included · Breeze · nonstop · 1h 28m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 3:27 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 4:55 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breeze | £262 | nonstop | 1h 28m |
| MX + F9 | £341 | 2 stops | 20h 18m |
| MX + F9 | £363 | 2 stops | 23h 58m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 08:06 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $955 for two, all in, this weekend is doable, but the numbers lean against it. The Breeze fare is $348 per person, $60 above the $288 typical fare from our 7 earlier checks on this route, and the lowest we saw was $191. The forecast adds a 40% chance of thunderstorms Friday with a high of 93°F, then showers Saturday and Sunday at 23% and 32%, with highs of 80°F and 77°F. What still works: the 1h 28m nonstop, free cancellation at all three hotels, and October's EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events. If your dates are set, it's a fine long weekend for the two of you. If they're flexible, we'd keep an eye on the fare and look at a later weekend instead.
The kind of trip this is
A theme-park weekend with a short hop down. Think two full days split between Universal and Disney, an evening at EPCOT for Food & Wine, maybe a Halloween event after dark. It suits a couple or two friends who like a busy pace, long walking days and rides, and don't mind ducking under cover when the afternoon showers roll through.
Weather in Orlando, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 77–93°F, a small chance of rain
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 93 °F | 76 °F | 40% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 80 °F | 72 °F | 23% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 77 °F | 72 °F | 32% |
Where to stay in Orlando
Avanti International Resort is our best-value pick and the hotel in the total: $259 for the 2 nights, $130 a night, 7.6 from 8,826 reviews, in the Universal Orlando area, which puts you close to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Epic Universe. Westgate Town Center Resort is the top rated of the three at 8.5 from 1,753 reviews, $272 for the stay or $136 a night, with a Deluxe Studio Villa in Celebration, handy for Disney days. Baymont by Wyndham Orlando North Millenia is the budget choice at $128 for the stay, $64 a night, 6.8 from 2,004 reviews, and it includes breakfast. All three offer free cancellation. If Disney is your focus, Lake Buena Vista hotels sit a short shuttle from the parks.
Avanti International Resort
£195 for 2 nights, two guests · £98 a night
See roomsWestgate Town Center Resort
£205 for 2 nights, two guests · £103 a night
See roomsBaymont by Wyndham Orlando North Millenia
£96 for 2 nights, two guests · £48 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, a short trip from Avanti
- Spend a day exploring the Epic Universe park
- Eat your way around EPCOT's World Showcase during Food & Wine Festival
- Watch the fireworks over Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom
- Take a kayak or airboat tour on the Wekiva River if the showers hold off
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 Charleston | Charleston International (CHS) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Orlando | Orlando International (MCO), Orlando Sanford International (SFB) |
| Flight time | 1h 28m nonstop |
| Distance | 319 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Orlando costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £525 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Avanti International Resort) | £195 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,112 |
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: Charleston to Orlando
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £262 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £144 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £217 |
| Price checks | 7 |
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 Charleston.
- The Breeze nonstop leaves Charleston International at 3:27 PM and lands at Orlando International at 4:55 PM, covering 319 miles.
- A checked bag is about $160 for two and isn't in the $955 total; neither is spending money.
- All three hotels listed have free cancellation; only Baymont includes breakfast.
- Prices are all-in as we found them and can change before you book.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it this weekend?
Not this week, for most readers. The fare is $348 per person against a $288 typical on this route, and Friday shows a 40% chance of thunderstorms. If your dates can't move, the 1h 28m nonstop and free cancellation still make it an easy trip.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$955 for two, all in: $696 for the Breeze flights and $259 for 2 nights at Avanti International Resort, taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $160 for two, and spending money are extra.
What's the weather like?
Warm and unsettled. Friday tops out at 93°F with thunderstorms likely at 40%. Saturday has a high of 80°F with a 23% chance of showers, and Sunday reaches 77°F at 32%. Pack a light rain layer.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight from Charleston International to Orlando International, you pay in US dollars and the clocks match.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a focused trip, yes. Land at 4:55 PM Friday, then pick one or two parks, like Universal plus an evening at EPCOT for Food & Wine. Seeing Disney and Universal both properly needs more time.
Which hotel should we pick?
Avanti International Resort for value at $259 for the stay and a 7.6 score near Universal. Westgate Town Center Resort scores 8.5 for $272. Baymont by Wyndham Orlando North Millenia costs $128 with breakfast and scores 6.8.
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