Orlando from Madison, 16 – 18 Oct: £1,053 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- £148 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Free cancellation at Avanti International Resort
- Highs 81–92°F, a small chance of rain
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 6h 32m in all.
Worth it with kids who are up for long days; skip it if you want quiet.
A round trip from Madison to Orlando costs $569 per person ($1,138 for two) for Oct 16–18, 2026. That covers 2 nights, flying American with 1 stop on the way out, not nonstop. The forecast shows highs of 81–92°F with a chance of storms on Friday, and the best-value hotel, Avanti International Resort, is $259 for the stay.
The total, before you go
£1,053 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £858 |
| Avanti International Resort, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £195 |
| The total, before you go | £1,053 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£148 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on American, £121 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
£429 per person, return
£858 for two, taxes and fees included · American · 1 stop · 6h 32m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 7:14 AM – Fri, Oct 16, 2:46 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American | £429 | 1 stop | 6h 32m |
| American. Operated by Republic Airways as American Eagle | £429 | 1 stop | 6h 19m |
| American | £429 | 1 stop | 4h 39m |
Prices checked 13 Oct 2026, 03:38 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
When we checked, the fare was $569 per person round trip, or $1,138 for two, with taxes and fees included. That's $196 below the typical fare on this route, 26% under the $765 median of our earlier checks. We saw 12 offers, and they ran from $569 to $601, so this price sits at the bottom of that range. October brings the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events, which gives a two-night weekend a clear plan. Friday's forecast is 92°F with a 47% chance of thunderstorms. Saturday and Sunday cool off to 82°F and 81°F, with lower odds of rain. Add $259 for the best-value hotel and $520 in spending money, and the weekend for two comes to $1,917. Prices change, so take this as what we found, not a promise.
The kind of trip this is
This is a quick theme-park getaway. Two nights gives you one big park day plus an evening of fireworks or festival food, so it won't feel like a full Disney week. It suits a couple or two friends who like rides, Halloween events and eating their way around EPCOT, and who don't mind an early flight. Expect a full Saturday and an easy Sunday, and keep a backup plan for afternoon storms.
Weather in Orlando, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 81–92°F, a small chance of rain
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 92 °F | 76 °F | 47% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 82 °F | 73 °F | 19% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 81 °F | 72 °F | 32% |
Where to stay in Orlando
Avanti International Resort is the best-value pick at $259 for both nights ($130 a night). It scores 7.6 from 8,787 reviews and comes with two queen beds and free cancellation. It's in the Universal Orlando Resort Area, and the Universal Orlando area is walkable to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Epic Universe. Westgate Town Center Resort is the top-rated option, scoring 8.5 from 1,757 reviews. It's $272 for the stay ($136 a night) for a Deluxe Studio Villa in Celebration. Heads-up: this rate doesn't include free cancellation. Baymont by Wyndham Orlando North Millenia is the budget choice at $215 ($108 a night), scoring 6.8 from 2,009 reviews. It's the only one of the three with breakfast included, and it has free cancellation. If Disney is your focus, Lake Buena Vista has hotels a short shuttle from the parks at lower rates.
Avanti International Resort
£195 for 2 nights, two guests · £98 a night
See roomsWestgate Town Center Resort
£205 for 2 nights, two guests · £103 a night
See roomsBaymont by Wyndham Orlando North Millenia
£162 for 2 nights, two guests · £81 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 on Saturday night.
- Ride Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal.
- Explore the Epic Universe park, 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 for a break from park lines.
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Madison | Dane County Regional (MSN) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Orlando | Orlando International (MCO), Orlando Sanford International (SFB) |
| Flight time | 6h 32m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,105 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
What 2 nights in Orlando costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £858 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Avanti International Resort) | £195 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,445 |
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: Madison to Orlando
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £429 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £369 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £577 |
| Price checks | 7 |
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 a domestic trip, and you pay in US dollars.
- Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Madison.
- The 7:14 AM American flight has 1 stop and takes 6h 32m. A 4:21 PM option takes 4h 39m at the same $569.
- Prices include taxes and fees as we found them. Westgate Town Center Resort has no free cancellation, but the other two hotels do.
- October brings the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events. Friday's forecast is thunderstorms, with a 47% chance of rain.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
It's $569 per person round trip on American, or $1,138 for two, with taxes and fees included when we checked. Every outbound option we saw has 1 stop. Flights leave Friday, Oct 16 at 7:14 AM, 11:22 AM and 4:21 PM.
What is the weather like?
On Friday, expect a high of 92°F, a low of 76°F and a 47% chance of thunderstorms. Saturday looks like 82°F with a 19% chance of showers. Sunday reaches 81°F with drizzle and a 32% chance of rain.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for a focused trip. The 7:14 AM flight lands at 2:46 PM on Friday, which gives you Friday evening and all of Saturday for one park, plus Sunday before you fly home. Pick one park rather than trying to see them all.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
Our budget comes to $1,917 for two: $1,138 for flights, $259 for Avanti International Resort and $520 in spending money.
Which airport do I fly into?
These flights go from Dane County Regional (MSN) to Orlando International (MCO), a distance of 1,105 miles. Orlando Sanford International (SFB) also serves the area.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight within the United States, and everything is priced in US dollars.
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