Orlando from Grand Rapids, 23 – 25 Oct: £816 for two, all in
This page’s text is in English for now; a translation is on its way.
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop on Frontier, 2h 46m
- £213 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Free cancellation at Days Inn by Wyndham Orlando Conv. Center/International Dr
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.
Orlando from Grand Rapids is $416 per person round trip ($832 for two) for Oct 23–25, 2026, 2 nights, nonstop on Frontier. Expect highs of 84–90°F with a small chance of rain. The best-value hotel we found is $125 a night, or $250 for the stay.
The total, before you go
£816 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £627 |
| Days Inn by Wyndham Orlando Conv. Center/International Dr, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £188 |
| The total, before you go | £816 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£213 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
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
£314 per person, return
£627 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 2h 46m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 6:19 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 9:05 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £314 | nonstop | 2h 46m |
| Frontier | £333 | 1 stop | 12h 7m |
| G4 + F9 | £423 | 1 stop | 15h 46m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 18:42 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
Paid links: when you book through a link on this page, the booking site pays us a referral fee. Your price does not change. How we earn
Tweak this trip
Why now
$416 per person round trip, which is $282 below the highest fare we saw for these dates and 40% under that $698 fare. We checked 12 offers for this weekend, and $416 was the low end. The flight is nonstop on Frontier and takes 2h 46m. It leaves Grand Rapids on Friday, Oct 23 at 6:19 PM and lands at 9:05 PM, so all you give up is a Friday evening. October brings the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events. The forecast shows highs of 84–90°F with rain chances between 17% and 30%. Flights for two, the $250 hotel and $520 in spending money add up to $1,602 all-in. It works well for a quick park weekend without using a week of vacation. Prices were all-in when we checked and can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a theme-park weekend with a side of food festival and Halloween events. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who want one big park day, a festival evening and a late Sunday by the pool. The pace is quick because there are only two nights, so pick one or two parks and skip the rest. Warm weather keeps it easy.
Weather in Orlando, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 84–90°F, a small chance of rain
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 84 °F | 69 °F | 24% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 88 °F | 72 °F | 30% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 90 °F | 72 °F | 17% |
Where to stay in Orlando
Days Inn by Wyndham Orlando Conv. Center/International Dr is the best-value pick at $125 a night ($250 for the stay). It scores 7.8 from 2,073 reviews, has free cancellation and sits near the Universal Orlando area, which you can walk from to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Epic Universe. Westgate Town Center Resort is the budget alternative at $136 a night ($272 total). It scores 8.5 from 1,757 reviews, has free cancellation and books as a Deluxe Studio Villa in Celebration. Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center is the top-rated stay at 9.2 from 897 reviews. It costs $376 a night ($752 total) and doesn't offer free cancellation. All three are room only. If you'd rather stay near the outlet malls and restaurants, International Drive is the central strip for those.
Days Inn by Wyndham Orlando Conv. Center/International Dr
£188 for 2 nights, two guests · £94 a night
See roomsGaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
£567 for 2 nights, two guests · £283 a night
See roomsWestgate Town Center Resort
£205 for 2 nights, two guests · £103 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Orlando for these dates
Paid links: when you book through a link on this page, the booking site pays us a referral fee. Your price does not change. How we earn
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, walkable from the Universal Orlando area.
- Spend a day at EPCOT's World Showcase during the Food & Wine Festival.
- Take a kayak or airboat tour on the Wekiva River for a break from the parks.
Paid links: when you book through a link on this page, the booking site pays us a referral fee. Your price does not change. How we earn
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 | £627 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Days Inn by Wyndham Orlando Conv. Center/International Dr) | £188 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,208 |
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 | £314 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £229 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Price checks | 4 |
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 flight from Gerald R. Ford International (GRR) to Orlando International (MCO) covers 1,033 miles in 2h 46m.
- All three hotels are room only. Days Inn and Westgate offer free cancellation, but Gaylord Palms doesn't.
- October brings the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events.
- Prices were all-in, taxes and fees included, when we checked. They can change before you book.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$416 per person round trip, or $832 for two, nonstop on Frontier. That's $282 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. The price was all-in when we checked and may change.
When does the flight leave and land?
It leaves Grand Rapids on Friday, Oct 23 at 6:19 PM and lands at Orlando International at 9:05 PM, for a flight time of 2h 46m.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows 84°F with drizzle on Friday, 88°F and overcast on Saturday, and 90°F and mostly clear on Sunday. Rain chances run from 17% to 30%.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for one full park day on Saturday plus a Sunday morning. If you want to see more, choose between Magic Kingdom, EPCOT's World Showcase and Epic Universe rather than trying all three.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
We found $1,602 for two: $832 for flights, $250 for the Days Inn and $520 for spending, which works out to $130 per day per person.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars and Orlando is in the same time zone as Grand Rapids.
Also found for you
The newest finds from Grand Rapids.
Just found · from Grand RapidsNot worth it this week
Myrtle Beach
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Highs 73–74°F with a 2–6% chance of rain
- Westgate Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort scores 8.6 from 688 reviews
- Free cancellation at the Westgate, $97 a night
£1,017 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £854 + hotel £146 + resort fee £17, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £151
G4 + MX · with a stop · 43h 32m
The catch: The outbound has one stop and takes 43h 32m, landing Saturday at 9:13 AM, so you spend the first hotel night in transit.
Worth it if you can find a shorter connection or add days; skip it if this weekend is all the time you have.
Tweak this trip
Just found · from Grand RapidsNot worth it this week
Destin & the Emerald Coast
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Allegiant nonstop from GRR to VPS in 2h 15m
- Club Destin Condos rated 8.3 from 514 reviews, $207 for 2 nights
- Forecast highs 70–87°F, rain chance 4% or less
£1,198 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £1,024 + hotel £156 + resort fee £18, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £151
Allegiant · nonstop · 2h 15m
The catch: The $679 fare is $29 above the $650 typical, October is hurricane season, and a checked bag is about $200 for two.
Worth it if this weekend is fixed and you want a quick nonstop beach break; skip it if you can wait for a lower fare.
Tweak this trip
Just found · from Grand Rapids55% below typicalWorth it, if
New York City
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- $321 per person, $397 below the typical fare on this route
- Pod 51 scores 8.2 from 9,508 reviews, with free cancellation
- Seven nights for Broadway, the Met and a Brooklyn Bridge sunset
£1,862 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £484 + hotel £1,207 + resort fee £171, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
American. Operated by Republic Airways as American Eagle · with a stop · 4h 19m
The catch: The flight leaves at 5:50 AM with one stop and takes 4h 19m, and the Pod 51 room is a bunk pod with a shared bathroom.
Worth it if you'll be out all day and only need a bed; skip it if you want a private bathroom on a pod budget.
Tweak this trip
More trips
Next weekend · from Grand Rapids
Nashville
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Allegiant nonstop, 1h 36m, landing in Nashville at 6:50 AM Friday
- $383 per person, $24 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs of 76°F and 77°F Friday and Saturday, 4% and 8% rain
£920 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £577 + hotel £297 + resort fee £46, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £151
Allegiant · nonstop · 1h 36m
The catch: The best-value hotel is by the airport, not downtown, and a checked bag runs about $200 for two, which isn't in the total.
Worth it if you want a music-and-food weekend on a short nonstop; skip it if you need to sleep steps from Broadway on this budget.
The weekend after · from Grand RapidsLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Destin & the Emerald Coast
30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 · 2 nights
- Nonstop Allegiant from GRR to VPS in 2h 15m
- $347 per person, $265 below the typical fare on this route
- Typical highs of 71–72°F, Village Inn Destin rated 8.1 with free cancellation
£647 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £523 + hotel £112 + resort fee £13, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £151
Allegiant · nonstop · 2h 15m
The catch: October is still listed as Gulf hurricane season, and a checked bag is about $200 for two, which isn't in the total.
Worth it if you want a mild, easy beach weekend with bikes and sunsets; skip it if you need warm swimming water or hurricane-season jitters ruin it.
Just found · from Grand Rapids55% below typicalWorth it, if
New York City
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- $321 per person, $397 below the typical fare on this route
- Pod 51 scores 8.2 from 9,508 reviews, with free cancellation
- Seven nights for Broadway, the Met and a Brooklyn Bridge sunset
£1,862 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £484 + hotel £1,207 + resort fee £171, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
American. Operated by Republic Airways as American Eagle · with a stop · 4h 19m
The catch: The flight leaves at 5:50 AM with one stop and takes 4h 19m, and the Pod 51 room is a bunk pod with a shared bathroom.
Worth it if you'll be out all day and only need a bed; skip it if you want a private bathroom on a pod budget.
Just found · from Grand RapidsNot worth it this week
Myrtle Beach
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Highs 73–74°F with a 2–6% chance of rain
- Westgate Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort scores 8.6 from 688 reviews
- Free cancellation at the Westgate, $97 a night
£1,017 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £854 + hotel £146 + resort fee £17, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £151
G4 + MX · with a stop · 43h 32m
The catch: The outbound has one stop and takes 43h 32m, landing Saturday at 9:13 AM, so you spend the first hotel night in transit.
Worth it if you can find a shorter connection or add days; skip it if this weekend is all the time you have.
All trips from Grand Rapids · Orlando from every city · Prices on this route · Trips in October 2026 · Home
Orlando in pictures
Paid links: when you book through a link on this page, the booking site pays us a referral fee. Your price does not change. We use AI tools to draft the text of each page from the data on it; code checks every number in the draft against that data and rejects what does not match, and the team reviews pages and fixes or removes what readers report. How we pick · Report a mistake.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.
Image credits
- Photo: Duren Williams / Pexels, Pexels License
- Photo: Simon Steiner / Pexels, Pexels License
- Photo: Connor Scott McManus / Pexels, Pexels License