Orlando from Grand Rapids, 16 – 18 Oct: £922 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Not worth it this week
- Frontier nonstop from GRR, 166 minutes, leaving 6:19 PM Friday
- Avanti International Resort scores 7.6 from 8,790 reviews, free cancellation
- EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events in October
The catch: The fare is $482 per person against a typical $431, and a checked bag is about $240 for two, not in the total.
Worth it if your dates are fixed and you want one quick park weekend; skip it if you can wait for a fare nearer $431.
Not worth it this week: the fare is $482 per person, above the typical $431 on this route. The whole trip for two is $1,223, the flights at $964 plus Avanti International Resort at $259 for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, for Oct 16–18, 2026. Frontier flies it nonstop in 166 minutes, but checked bags and any resort fees are extra.
The total, before you go
£922 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £727 |
| Avanti International Resort, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £195 |
| The total, before you go | £922 |
| 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
£363 per person, return
£727 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 2h 46m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 6:19 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 9:05 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £363 | nonstop | 2h 46m |
| G4 + F9 | £364 | 2 stops | 36h 18m |
| G4 + F9 | £378 | 1 stop | 41h 24m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 20:21 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$1,223 for two covers the Frontier nonstop at $964 and 2 nights at Avanti International Resort at $259, taxes and fees included, as found when we checked. The fare is the problem: $482 per person against a typical $431, the median of 13 earlier checks on this route. October does bring the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events, and the forecast moves from a 93°F Friday with a 42% chance of thunderstorms to a 79°F Saturday with a 20% chance of showers and a 75°F Sunday. Add $240 for checked bags and a $520 spending budget and the weekend comes to $1,743. If your dates can't move, it still works as a short theme-park getaway. If they can, we'd wait and check again before you commit.
The kind of trip this is
A fast theme-park long weekend: fly in Friday evening, spend Saturday at one park, fly home Sunday. It suits a couple or two friends who know which rides they want and don't mind a full day on their feet. With 2 nights, it's one big park day, not a slow vacation, and the October festivals give the evenings something to do.
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 our best-value pick: $259 for the stay, $130 a night, 7.6 from 8,790 reviews and free cancellation, 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, 7.4 from 11,420 reviews, also with free cancellation and close to International Drive's outlet malls and restaurants. Balcony Lake Views - Pool, Gym, WiFi & Parking is the top rated at 9.7 from 210 reviews, $272 for the stay, a one-bedroom apartment with a lake view in Lake Buena Vista, a short shuttle from Disney. The heads-up there: no free cancellation.
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
- Ride Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal
- Explore the Epic Universe park, walkable from the Universal Orlando area
- Spend a day at 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
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Grand Rapids | Gerald R. Ford International (GRR) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Orlando | Orlando International (MCO), Orlando Sanford International (SFB) |
| Flight time | 2h 46m nonstop |
| Distance | 1,033 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Orlando costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £727 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Avanti International Resort) | £195 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,314 |
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: Grand Rapids to Orlando
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £363 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £191 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £325 |
| Price checks | 13 |
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 Grand Rapids.
- The Frontier nonstop leaves GRR at 6:19 PM and lands at MCO at 9:05 PM, 1,033 miles.
- Both Avanti hotels offer free cancellation; Balcony Lake Views does not.
- Checked bags, about $240 for two, and any resort fees are not in the $1,223 total.
- October brings the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Not this week. The fare is $482 per person against a typical $431 on this route, and Friday's forecast shows a 42% chance of thunderstorms. If your dates are fixed, the nonstop and the hotel still make a workable weekend.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,223 all in: $964 for two Frontier round trips plus $259 for 2 nights at Avanti International Resort, taxes and fees included. Checked bags, about $240 for two, aren't in it. With a $520 spending budget it comes to $1,743.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight from Gerald R. Ford International (GRR) to Orlando International (MCO), you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference.
What is the weather like?
Friday hits 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?
For one park, yes. You land at 9:05 PM Friday, so Saturday is your full day. Pick Universal or one Disney park rather than trying both.
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