Orlando from Madison, 13 – 18 Nov: £917 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- $332 per person, $425 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs of 74–78°F for long park days in mid-November
- Avanti International Resort: 7.6 from 8,790 reviews, free cancellation
The catch: The outbound has one stop and takes 4h 43m, landing at 12:21 AM, and a checked bag (about $160 for two) or any resort fee isn't in the total.
Worth it if you want theme parks in mild weather on a clear total; skip it if a connection and a midnight landing wear you out.
Worth it: $1,216 for two, all in. That's $664 for the flights and $552 for 5 nights at Avanti International Resort, taxes and fees included, but not a checked bag or spending money. You leave Friday, Nov 13 and come home Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026, on American with one stop on the way out.
The total, before you go
£917 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £501 |
| Avanti International Resort, 5 nights, two guests, taxes in | £416 |
| The total, before you go | £917 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£320 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
£250 per person, return
£501 for two, taxes and fees included · American · 1 stop · 4h 43m
Out Fri, Nov 13, 6:38 PM – Sat, Nov 14, 12:21 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American | £250 | 1 stop | 4h 43m |
| United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express | £258 | 1 stop | 4h 56m |
| American | £250 | 1 stop | 7h 41m |
Prices checked 13 Oct 2026, 19:51 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $332 per person, the fare is $425 below the typical fare on this route, a 56% gap, and it's the lowest we've seen in 30 days. That's $664 in flights for two, and with five nights at Avanti International Resort the trip comes to $1,216, taxes and fees included, as of when we checked. A checked bag (about $160 for two), any resort fee and spending money aren't part of that. Our budget puts spending at $1,300, so $2,516 all told. Mid-November misses the summer heat and the longest park lines. Typical highs run 74–78°F with lows near 61°F, and the normals show just one drizzly day, Saturday, Nov 14. That's comfortable weather for full days at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT or Epic Universe. Prices change, so take this as what we found today, not a promise.
The kind of trip this is
This is a theme-park trip for two adults, with a little shopping and nightlife on the side. It suits a couple or two friends who want big ride days at Disney and Universal, fireworks at night and a slower afternoon on the Wekiva River. Expect early starts and a lot of walking. With five nights, you'll have room to pace it.
Weather in Orlando, 13 – 18 Nov
Typical highs 74–78°F, lows near 61°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 13 Nov | 78 °F | 62 °F | Overcast |
| Sat 14 Nov | 78 °F | 62 °F | Drizzle |
| Sun 15 Nov | 77 °F | 62 °F | Clear |
| Mon 16 Nov | 77 °F | 60 °F | Partly cloudy |
| Tue 17 Nov | 74 °F | 60 °F | Overcast |
| Wed 18 Nov | 74 °F | 58 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Orlando
Avanti International Resort is the one in the total: $552 for the 5 nights ($110 a night), a 7.6 from 8,790 reviews and free cancellation. It's in the Universal Orlando area, within walking distance of Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Epic Universe, so it's the pick if Universal is your focus. Caribe Royale Orlando, WorldHotels Elite has the top rating at 8.9 from 2,353 reviews. It costs $1,204 for the stay ($241 a night) for a Caribe Queen Suite with free cancellation. It sits in Lake Buena Vista, a short shuttle from Disney. Holiday Inn Resort Kissimmee by the Parks by IHG, in Celebration, costs $690 ($138 a night) and scores 8.1 from 3,232 reviews. Heads-up: this rate has no free cancellation.
Avanti International Resort
£416 for 5 nights, two guests · £83 a night
See roomsCaribe Royale Orlando, WorldHotels Elite
£908 for 5 nights, two guests · £182 a night
See roomsHoliday Inn Resort Kissimmee by the Parks by IHG
£520 for 5 nights, two guests · £104 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
- Give a full day to the Epic Universe park
- Spend a day at EPCOT's World Showcase
- Take a kayak or airboat tour on the Wekiva River
Also worth it
- Explore the Epic Universe park
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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 | 4h 43m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,105 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
What 5 nights in Orlando costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £501 |
| Hotel, 5 nights (Avanti International Resort) | £416 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 5 days for two | £980 |
| Total for two | £1,896 |
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 | £250 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £250 (14 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £571 |
| 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).
- No passport needed, and you'll pay in US dollars
- Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Madison
- The outbound flight is 4h 43m with one stop, from Dane County Regional (MSN) to Orlando International (MCO)
- The $1,216 total leaves out a checked bag, about $160 for two, plus any resort fee and spending money
- All three hotel rates are room only
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, for the two of you. The fare is $332 per person, $425 below the typical fare on this route. The hotel in the total scores 7.6 and has free cancellation, and highs run 74–78°F. The trade-off is one stop on the way out.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $1,216, all in: $664 for the flights plus $552 for 5 nights at Avanti International Resort, taxes and fees included. A checked bag (about $160 for two), any resort fee and spending money aren't included. With our $1,300 spending budget, it comes to $2,516.
What are the flight times?
The American flight leaves Madison at 6:38 PM on Friday, Nov 13. It makes one stop and lands in Orlando at 12:21 AM, after 4h 43m in total. We don't have return times yet.
What is the weather like?
Mild. Typical highs are 74–78°F and lows are near 61°F. The normals show one drizzly day on Saturday, Nov 14, and a clear one on Sunday, Nov 15.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you'll pay in US dollars, and Orlando is just 1 hour ahead of Madison.
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