Orlando from Hartford, 16 – 18 Oct: £842 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Not worth it this week
- Avanti International Resort for two nights, $259, free cancellation
- Frontier nonstop option: 3h 3m for $466 per person
- Saturday high of 79°F with a 20% chance of rain
The catch: The $429 fare is above the typical $360 per person, it has one stop, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if your dates are fixed and you can sleep on an overnight flight; skip it if you can wait for a fare closer to $360.
Not worth it this week: the trip is $1,117 for two, with Frontier flights at $858 plus Avanti International Resort at $259, taxes and fees included, for Oct 16–18, 2026, 2 nights. The lowest fare has one stop and takes 8h 23m, leaving Bradley at 9:37 PM Friday and landing at 6:00 AM Saturday. A checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
£842 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £647 |
| Avanti International Resort, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £195 |
| The total, before you go | £842 |
| 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
£323 per person, return
£647 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 8h 23m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 9:37 PM – Sat, Oct 17, 6:00 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £323 | 1 stop | 8h 23m |
| Frontier | £351 | nonstop | 3h 3m |
| Breeze | £343 | 1 stop | 7h 19m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 20:20 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
We found Frontier at $429 per person, and the typical fare on this route is $360, the median of our earlier checks. So this weekend costs more than it usually does. The weather doesn't help either. Friday's forecast is 93°F with a 42% chance of thunderstorms, and Saturday and Sunday bring showers with highs of 79°F and 75°F. October does have the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and the Halloween events, and those are the real reason to go this season. The nonstop costs $466 per person, or $932 for two, and lands at 6:19 PM Friday instead of 6:00 AM Saturday. If you're locked into these dates, the trip still works. If you're not, it's smarter to watch for a lower fare. All prices are all-in as we found them and can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a theme-park weekend, quick and full. It's for two adults who want one big park day, a Halloween night or the food festival at EPCOT, and an easy hotel base near International Drive. The pace is packed: you land early Saturday, spend the day in a park and head home Sunday. If you want a slow beach weekend, this isn't it, and the short stay rewards people who plan their park day ahead.
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 at $259 for the stay ($130 a night). It scores 7.6 from 8,790 reviews and has free cancellation, and it's the hotel counted in the $1,117 total. Wyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center is the budget pick at the same $259, scoring 7.4 from 11,420 reviews, also with free cancellation. Both are in the Universal Orlando area, so you can walk to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Epic Universe. Balcony Lake Views - Pool, Gym, WiFi & Parking is the top rated at $272 for the stay ($136 a night). It scores 9.7 from 210 reviews and is a one-bedroom apartment with a lake view in Lake Buena Vista, a short shuttle from Disney. It doesn't offer 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, close to both Avanti hotels
- 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 if the showers hold off
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Hartford | Bradley International (BDL) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Orlando | Orlando International (MCO), Orlando Sanford International (SFB) |
| Flight time | 8h 23m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,051 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Orlando costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £647 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Avanti International Resort) | £195 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,234 |
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: Hartford to Orlando
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £323 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £162 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £271 |
| Price checks | 10 |
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 Hartford.
- The cheapest flight has one stop, takes 8h 23m and covers 1,051 miles from Bradley International to Orlando International.
- A checked bag is about $240 for two and isn't in the trip total.
- Avanti International Resort and Wyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center are room only with free cancellation.
- October brings the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it this weekend?
Not this week. The fare is $429 per person, above the typical $360 on this route. The cheapest flight also has one stop and lands at 6:00 AM Saturday, and Friday's forecast shows a 42% chance of thunderstorms.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,117 all in: $858 for the Frontier flights for two plus $259 for 2 nights at Avanti International Resort, taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $240 for two, and spending money aren't included.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. Frontier has a nonstop at $466 per person, $932 for two. It leaves at 3:16 PM Friday and lands at 6:19 PM, a 3h 3m flight.
What is the weather like?
Friday is forecast at 93°F with a 42% chance of thunderstorms. Saturday brings showers with a high of 79°F and a 20% chance of rain, and Sunday has showers with a high of 75°F and a 29% chance.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for one full park day on Saturday and an easy Sunday. With the one-stop flight landing at 6:00 AM, plan on starting that park day short on sleep.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Bradley International to Orlando International, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference.
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