Orlando from Minneapolis, 16 – 18 Oct: £886 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Not worth it this week
- Frontier nonstop, 3h 15m, out 10:51 AM, in Orlando by 3:06 PM
- Westgate Leisure Resort rated 9 from 317 reviews, free cancellation
- October brings the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events
The catch: The fare is $474 per person against a typical $265 on this route, and a checked bag is about $240 for two, not in the total.
Worth it if these exact dates are fixed for you; skip it if you can wait for a weekend when the fare comes down.
Not worth it this week: the whole trip is $1,175 for two, the Frontier nonstop at $948 plus 2 nights at Westgate Leisure Resort at $227, taxes and fees included, with bags and spending money extra. It leaves Friday, Oct 16 and returns Sunday, Oct 18, 2026, but the $474 per person fare sits well above the $265 typical on this route.
The total, before you go
£886 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £715 |
| Westgate Leisure Resort, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £171 |
| The total, before you go | £886 |
| 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
£357 per person, return
£715 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 3h 15m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 10:51 AM – Fri, Oct 16, 3:06 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £357 | nonstop | 3h 15m |
| Sun Country Airlines | £406 | nonstop | 3h 6m |
| Frontier | £358 | 1 stop | 9h 7m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 09:49 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$474 per person is what we found for the Frontier nonstop, and the median of our 10 earlier checks on this route is $265. The lowest we saw in the last 30 days was $238, on Oct 12. That gap is why we say wait. The rest of the trip holds up: $227 for 2 nights at a villa rated 9, free cancellation, and a 3h 15m nonstop that lands at 3:06 PM on Friday. October is a good month for Orlando, with the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events running. The forecast shows 93°F with a 29% chance of thunderstorms on arrival day, then 80°F and 77°F with showers at 18% and 23%. Plan on about $520 for two in spending money, which puts the full budget near $1,695. If the fare drops back toward typical, this becomes an easy yes.
The kind of trip this is
A theme-park long weekend with a festival on the side. Two nights is enough for one big park day and an evening of food at EPCOT or Halloween events, with time at the pool in between. It suits a couple or two friends who like a full schedule and don't mind warm, sticky afternoons. The pace is busy by day and easy at night, especially from a villa with room to spread out.
Weather in Orlando, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 77–93°F, a small chance of rain
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 93 °F | 76 °F | 29% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 80 °F | 72 °F | 18% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 77 °F | 72 °F | 23% |
Where to stay in Orlando
Westgate Leisure Resort is our best-value pick: $227 for the stay, about $114 a night, for a One-Bedroom Villa in the Sea World Orlando Area, rated 9 from 317 reviews, with free cancellation. Westgate Town Center Resort is the top rated by volume, 8.5 from 1,753 reviews, at $272 for the stay in a Deluxe Studio Villa in Celebration, a good base for Disney. Baymont by Wyndham Orlando North Millenia is the budget option at $128 for the stay, rated 6.8 from 2,004 reviews, and it includes breakfast. All three are room prices with free cancellation. If parks are the plan, Walt Disney World Resort gives early park entry and free transport, while International Drive puts outlet malls, restaurants and attractions on one central strip.
Westgate Leisure Resort
£171 for 2 nights, two guests · £86 a night
See roomsWestgate Town Center Resort
£205 for 2 nights, two guests · £103 a night
See roomsBaymont by Wyndham Orlando North Millenia
£96 for 2 nights, two guests · £48 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
- Watch the fireworks over Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom
- Ride Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal
- Explore the Epic Universe park
- Spend a day at EPCOT's World Showcase during the Food & Wine Festival
- Take a kayak or airboat tour on the Wekiva River
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Minneapolis | Minneapolis-Saint Paul International (MSP) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Orlando | Orlando International (MCO), Orlando Sanford International (SFB) |
| Flight time | 3h 15m nonstop |
| Distance | 1,314 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
What 2 nights in Orlando costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £715 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Westgate Leisure Resort) | £171 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,278 |
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: Minneapolis to Orlando
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £357 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £179 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £200 |
| 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, and you pay in US dollars.
- Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
- The nonstop from MSP to MCO covers 1,314 miles in 3h 15m.
- A checked bag is about $240 for two and is not in the $1,175 total.
- All three hotels we found offer free cancellation.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Not this week. The Frontier fare is $474 per person, while the median of our earlier checks on this route is $265, and we saw $238 as recently as Oct 12. The hotel and the nonstop are good; the fare is the problem.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,175 for two: flights at $948 plus 2 nights at Westgate Leisure Resort at $227, taxes and fees included. Checked bags, about $240 for two, and spending money, about $520, are not in it.
What is the weather like?
Warm. Friday, Oct 16 shows 93°F with a 29% chance of thunderstorms, Saturday 80°F with an 18% chance of showers, and Sunday 77°F with a 23% chance of showers.
Is there another nonstop?
Yes. Sun Country Airlines flies nonstop at 2:30 PM, landing at 6:36 PM, for $538 per person, $1,076 for two. Frontier at 10:51 AM is the lower fare.
Is 2 nights enough?
For one park day and an evening at EPCOT or a Halloween event, yes. Landing at 3:06 PM on Friday leaves the evening free, so Saturday can be a full park day.
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