Orlando from Detroit, 16 – 18 Oct: £862 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Not worth it this week
- October brings EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events
- Avanti International Resort: 7.6 from 8,790 reviews, free cancellation
- Nonstop option on F9 at $903 for two, 5h 30m
The catch: The $443 fare sits above the typical $398, Friday's forecast has 93°F thunderstorms, and a checked bag is about $240 for two, which isn't in the total.
Worth it if you're set on EPCOT Food & Wine or Halloween events this weekend; skip it if you can wait for a fare closer to $398.
Not worth it this week: the fare is $443 per person, above the typical $398 on this route. The whole trip is $1,144 for two for Oct 16–18, 2026 (2 nights), which is flights at $885 plus Avanti International Resort at $259, taxes and fees included, with checked bags and spending money extra. The F9 fare has 1 stop and 7h 25m of travel across both directions, and an F9 nonstop came in at $903 for two.
The total, before you go
£862 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £667 |
| Avanti International Resort, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £195 |
| The total, before you go | £862 |
| 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
£334 per person, return
£667 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 7h 25m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 6:51 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 11:29 PM · back Sun, Oct 18, 8:52 AM – Sun, Oct 18, 11:39 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £334 | 1 stop | 7h 25m |
| Frontier | £341 | nonstop | 5h 30m |
| Frontier | £334 | 1 stop | 7h 28m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 20:26 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $443 per person, this fare is above the $398 median from 9 earlier checks on this route, and the lowest we saw in the last 30 days was $241. That's the main reason we'd hold off. The trip itself looks good on paper. $1,144 for two covers the F9 flights at $885 and 2 nights at Avanti International Resort for $259, taxes and fees included. A checked bag runs about $240 for two, and spending money is extra on top of that. October is when the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and the Halloween events are on. The forecast is mixed: 93°F with a 42% chance of thunderstorms on Friday, then 79°F with a 20% chance of showers on Saturday and 75°F with a 29% chance on Sunday. If you go, Saturday is your park day.
The kind of trip this is
A quick theme-park weekend: one full day on Saturday, a Friday night arrival and a Sunday morning flight home. It works for a couple or two friends who already know which park they want and don't mind a fast pace. If you'd rather go slow, this isn't the trip. Two nights is enough for one park, a festival evening or a morning on the river.
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 stay ($130 a night), rated 7.6 from 8,790 reviews, with free cancellation. It's in the Universal Orlando area, which is walkable to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Epic Universe. Wyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center is the budget option at the same $259 ($130 a night), rated 7.4 from 11,420 reviews, also with free cancellation. Balcony Lake Views - Pool, Gym, WiFi & Parking is the top-rated choice at $272 ($136 a night), rated 9.7 from 210 reviews. It's a one-bedroom apartment with a lake view in Lake Buena Vista, a short shuttle from Disney with lower rates, but it doesn't offer free cancellation. All three 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
- Spend Saturday at EPCOT's World Showcase during the Food & Wine Festival
- Ride Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal
- Explore the Epic Universe park, walkable from the Universal Orlando area
- Watch the fireworks over Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom
- Take a kayak or airboat tour on the Wekiva River
Also worth it
- Spend a day at EPCOT's World Showcase
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Detroit | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Orlando | Orlando International (MCO), Orlando Sanford International (SFB) |
| Flight time | 7h 25m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 967 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Orlando costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £668 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Avanti International Resort) | £195 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,255 |
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: Detroit to Orlando
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £334 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £182 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £300 |
| 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, it's US dollars, and Detroit and Orlando share the same time zone.
- The outbound leaves DTW at 6:51 PM Friday and lands at MCO at 11:29 PM.
- The return leaves at 8:52 AM Sunday and lands at 11:39 AM.
- Checked bags aren't in the $1,144 total and run about $240 for two.
- Prices are all-in as found when we checked and can change before you book.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Not this week. The $443 per person fare is above the typical $398 on this route, the flight has 1 stop, and Friday's forecast shows thunderstorms. If you're set on Food & Wine or the Halloween events, it still works.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,144 for two, all in: $885 for flights and $259 for 2 nights at Avanti International Resort, taxes and fees included. Checked bags (about $240 for two) and spending money are not included.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. We found an F9 nonstop at $452 per person, or $903 for two, with 5h 30m of flying across both directions. It leaves Friday at 8:59 PM and lands at 11:42 PM.
What is the weather like?
Friday: 93°F with a 42% chance of thunderstorms. Saturday: 79°F with a 20% chance of showers. Sunday: 75°F with a 29% chance of showers. Lows stay between 72°F and 75°F.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for one full park day. You land at 11:29 PM Friday and fly home at 8:52 AM Sunday, so Saturday is the day you actually get.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip on US dollars, with no time difference from Detroit.
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