Orlando from Hartford, 23 – 25 Oct: £670 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $292 per person on Frontier, $18 below the typical fare
- Westgate Town Center Resort: 8.5 from 1,757 reviews, free cancellation
- Highs 73–80°F, plus EPCOT Food & Wine and Halloween events
The catch: The $292 fare has one stop and takes 8h 23m overnight, and a checked bag is about $240 for two on top.
Worth it if you can sleep on a plane and want two park days; skip it if a red-eye would wreck your weekend.
Worth it if you can handle an overnight flight: it's $888 for two, all in. That's the Frontier fare at $584 plus 2 nights at Westgate Town Center Resort at $272 and its $32 resort fee, with taxes and fees included, but not a checked bag or spending money. The dates are Oct 23–25, 2026, 2 nights, and the flight down isn't nonstop: it has one stop, leaves at 9:37 PM Friday and lands at 6:00 AM Saturday.
The total, before you go
£670 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £441 |
| Westgate Town Center Resort, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £205 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £24 |
| The total, before you go | £670 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£14 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); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£220 per person, return
£441 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 8h 23m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 9:37 PM – Sat, Oct 24, 6:00 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £220 | 1 stop | 8h 23m |
| Frontier | £293 | nonstop | 3h 3m |
| Breeze | £322 | 1 stop | 7h 19m |
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026, 20:55 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $292 per person, the Frontier fare is $18 below the typical fare on this route. That's 6% under the $310 median of 22 earlier checks. Across the 12 offers we saw for these dates, fares ran from $292 to $562, so this one is at the low end. October is a good month for Orlando: the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events are on, and the forecast shows highs of 73–80°F with rain chances of 15% to 21%. Saturday has showers in the forecast, so a light rain jacket earns its spot in the bag. The trip leaves next Friday, Oct 23, and the hotel's free cancellation keeps your plans flexible. Prices were all-in when we checked and can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a theme-park weekend for two: one or two big park days, the resort pool in between and dinner on International Drive or at EPCOT. The pace is quick because you land Saturday morning and the trip ends Sunday. It suits couples or friends who love rides, festival food and Halloween events more than a slow beach break.
Weather in Orlando, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 73–80°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 80 °F | 65 °F | 15% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 73 °F | 67 °F | 21% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 78 °F | 68 °F | 19% |
Where to stay in Orlando
Our pick is Westgate Town Center Resort in Celebration. It's $272 for the stay ($136 a night) plus a $32 resort fee that's already in the total, for a Deluxe Studio Villa with an 8.5 from 1,757 reviews and free cancellation. The top-rated option is Balcony Lake Views - Pool, Gym, WiFi & Parking in Lake Buena Vista. It's $339 for the stay ($170 a night), scores 9.7 from 212 reviews and adds $43 in fees at the property, with no free cancellation. Vacation Village Orlando, Celebration is the 4-star option at $312 ($156 a night), with an 8.5 from 6,968 reviews, free cancellation and $37 in fees at the property. Lake Buena Vista puts you a short shuttle ride from Disney at lower rates than staying inside Walt Disney World Resort.
Westgate Town Center Resort
£205 for 2 nights, two guests · £103 a night
See roomsBalcony Lake Views - Pool, Gym, WiFi & Parking
£256 for 2 nights, two guests · £128 a night
See roomsVacation Village Orlando, Celebration
£236 for 2 nights, two guests · £118 a night
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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
- Ride Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal
- Explore the Epic Universe park, which is walkable from hotels in the Universal Orlando area
- Spend a day at EPCOT's World Showcase while the Food & Wine Festival is on
- Take a kayak or airboat tour on the Wekiva River
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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 | £441 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Westgate Town Center Resort) | £205 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £393 |
| Total for two | £1,039 |
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 | £220 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £162 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £234 |
| Price checks | 22 |
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 pay in US dollars and there's no time difference.
- The fare's flight leaves Bradley International (BDL) at 9:37 PM Friday and lands at Orlando International (MCO) at 6:00 AM Saturday.
- A Frontier nonstop was $388 per person ($776 for two): 3h 3m, leaving at 3:16 PM.
- A checked bag (about $240 for two) and spending money aren't in the $888 total.
- Westgate Town Center Resort and Vacation Village Orlando, Celebration offer free cancellation; Balcony Lake Views - Pool, Gym, WiFi & Parking doesn't.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if the overnight flight doesn't bother you. The fare is $18 below the typical fare on this route, the hotel scores 8.5 with free cancellation and highs run 73–80°F. If you'd rather arrive rested, the Frontier nonstop was $388 per person.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$888, all in: $584 for flights plus $272 for 2 nights at Westgate Town Center Resort and its $32 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. A checked bag (about $240 for two) and spending money aren't included.
What is the weather like?
Friday is 80°F and overcast, Saturday is 73°F with a 21% chance of showers and Sunday is 78°F with a 19% chance of drizzle. Lows stay between 65°F and 68°F.
Is 2 nights enough?
For one or two parks, yes. You land at 6:00 AM Saturday, so you get all of Saturday and Sunday until your flight home. Pick Magic Kingdom, EPCOT or Universal instead of trying to fit in all three.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Hartford with no time difference, and you pay in US dollars.
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