Orlando from Charlotte, 16 – 18 Oct: £512 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop on Frontier, 2h 3m
- £8 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Free cancellation at Avanti International Resort
The catch: Heads-up for these dates: EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events.
Worth it with kids who are up for long days; skip it if you want quiet.
We found nonstop round-trip flights from Charlotte to Orlando on Frontier for $210 per person ($420 for two), Oct 16–18, 2026, for 2 nights. The forecast high is 93°F on Friday, dropping to 75°F by Sunday, with a chance of storms. The best-value hotel, voco Kissimmee Orlando by IHG, is $235 for the stay.
The total, before you go
£512 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £317 |
| Avanti International Resort, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £195 |
| The total, before you go | £512 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£8 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); 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
£158 per person, return
£317 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 2h 3m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 9:32 AM – Fri, Oct 16, 11:35 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £158 | nonstop | 2h 3m |
| Frontier | £257 | 1 stop | 24h 11m |
| Frontier | £158 | nonstop | 1h 55m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 20:32 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $210 per person round trip, nonstop, this fare is $11 below the typical fare on this route. That's 5% under the $221 median from our earlier checks, and it carries the Lowest in 30 days badge. We saw 12 offers that ranged from $210 to $484. The other nonstop, on American, came in at $484 per person, so the Frontier fare is the one to look at. October also brings the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events. The forecast cools from 93°F on Friday to 79°F on Saturday and 75°F on Sunday, with rain chances between 18% and 29%. That's enough time for one full park day and an easy Sunday before the flight home. All prices included taxes and fees when we checked, and they can change at any time.
The kind of trip this is
This is a short theme-park getaway that fits a couple or two friends who want one packed day and no long trip to get there. Plan a full Saturday at Disney, Universal or Epic Universe, with Friday afternoon for settling in. In October you can add festival food at EPCOT or a Halloween night. You won't sit in the sun all weekend, but you won't need to rush either.
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
For the 2 nights, voco Kissimmee Orlando by IHG is the best value at $235 for the stay ($118 a night). It's rated 7.9 from 404 reviews and the room is a Standard Room with Two Queen Beds. Heads-up: it doesn't offer free cancellation. Westgate Town Center Resort is the top rated at 8.5 from 1,755 reviews. It costs $272 for the stay ($136 a night) for a Deluxe Studio Villa, and cancellation is free. Both are in Celebration, Orlando. Wyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center is our budget pick at $259 for the stay ($130 a night). It's rated 7.4 from 11,417 reviews, has free cancellation and is in the Universal Orlando Resort Area. From the Universal Orlando area you can walk to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Epic Universe. All three rates are room only.
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.
- Explore the Epic Universe park, the newest of the Universal parks.
- Spend a day at EPCOT's World Showcase while the Food & Wine Festival is on in October.
- Take a kayak or airboat tour on the Wekiva River for a break from the parks.
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Charlotte | Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Orlando | Orlando International (MCO), Orlando Sanford International (SFB) |
| Flight time | 2h 3m nonstop |
| Distance | 475 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Orlando costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £317 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Avanti International Resort) | £195 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £904 |
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: Charlotte to Orlando
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £158 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £142 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £166 |
| 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
- You don't need a passport. You'll pay in US dollars, and Orlando is on the same time as Charlotte.
- The flight is 475 miles nonstop and takes 2h 3m, from Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) to Orlando International (MCO).
- All three hotel rates are room only. Westgate Town Center Resort and Wyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center offer free cancellation, and voco Kissimmee Orlando by IHG doesn't.
- In October, Orlando has the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events.
- For two people, our sample budget is $420 for flights, $235 for the hotel and $520 for spending, so $1,175 in total.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, Frontier was $210 per person round trip, nonstop, or $420 for two. That's $11 below the typical fare on this route. The other nonstop, on American, was $484 per person. Prices included taxes and fees and can change.
What time does it leave?
The $210 Frontier flight leaves at 9:32 AM on Friday, Oct 16, and lands at 11:35 AM. A later Frontier flight at the same price leaves at 9:42 PM and lands at 11:37 PM.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight from Charlotte to Orlando. You'll pay in US dollars, and there's no time difference.
What is the weather like?
The forecast high is 93°F on Friday with thunderstorms, then 79°F on Saturday and 75°F with showers on Sunday. Lows run from 72°F to 75°F, and rain chances are between 18% and 29%.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for a long weekend. The morning flight lands at 11:35 AM on Friday, so you get Friday afternoon plus a full Saturday for one park.
Which hotel should I pick?
For the lowest price, go with voco Kissimmee Orlando by IHG at $235 for 2 nights, but it doesn't allow free cancellation. If you want the highest rating, Westgate Town Center Resort scores 8.5 and costs $272, with free cancellation.
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