Orlando from New York, 23 – 25 Oct: £719 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Nonstop from Newark, out at 5:55 AM, landing at 8:54 AM
- $355 per person, $13 below the typical $368 fare
- Highs of 75–82°F, plus EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events
The catch: The return leaves Sunday at 7:20 AM, so you really get Friday and Saturday, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you want a quick park weekend and can handle early alarms; skip it if you want slow mornings.
Worth it if early flights don't bother you: $954 for two covers Frontier nonstop round trips from Newark at $710 plus 2 nights at the Days Inn at $244, taxes and fees included. The trip runs Oct 23–25, 2026, a weekend, and leaves Friday at 5:55 AM. Checked bags and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
£719 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £535 |
| Days Inn by Wyndham Orlando Conv. Center/International Dr, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £184 |
| The total, before you go | £719 |
| 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
£268 per person, return
£535 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 5h 55m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 5:55 AM – Fri, Oct 23, 8:54 AM · back Sun, Oct 25, 7:20 AM – Sun, Oct 25, 10:16 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £268 | nonstop | 5h 55m |
| Frontier | £277 | 1 stop | 9h 39m |
| JetBlue | £292 | nonstop | 5h 47m |
Prices checked 11 Oct 2026, 21:02 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $355 per person, the Frontier nonstop is $13 below the typical $368 we've seen across 18 earlier checks on this route. That's 4% less. The flights come to $710 for two, and with the Days Inn at $244 the trip comes to $954 for two, taxes and fees included, before checked bags or spending money. The only other nonstop we found, on JetBlue, was $387 per person. Heads-up: earlier checks turned up a fare as low as $239, so this isn't the lowest it's been. October is a good time to go. The EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and the Halloween events are both on, and the forecast shows 82°F on Friday, 75°F and clear on Saturday and 78°F on Sunday, with rain chances between 18% and 26%. It works best as a fast-paced park weekend.
The kind of trip this is
A theme-park weekend at a quick pace. You land at breakfast time on Friday, get a full Saturday in the parks and fly out early Sunday. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who want rides, fireworks and festival food more than pool time, and who'd rather pack a lot into a short getaway than take it slow.
Weather in Orlando, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 75–82°F, a small chance of rain
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 82 °F | 67 °F | 26% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 75 °F | 58 °F | 18% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 78 °F | 57 °F | 19% |
Where to stay in Orlando
Days Inn by Wyndham Orlando Conv. Center/International Dr is the best value and the hotel in our total: $244 for both nights ($122 a night), rated 7.9 across 2,075 reviews, with free cancellation and two double beds. It's in the Universal Orlando area near International Drive, a central strip with outlet malls, restaurants and attractions. Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Celebration is the top-rated pick at 9.2 from 897 reviews. It costs $729 for the stay ($365 a night) for a King Room Florida View, and it doesn't offer free cancellation. Orbit One Vacation Villas by Coolvacay, also in Celebration, is our budget pick at $262 ($131 a night). It's rated 9 from 599 reviews, comes with free cancellation and gives you a condo with 2 bathrooms.
Days Inn by Wyndham Orlando Conv. Center/International Dr
£184 for 2 nights, two guests · £92 a night
See roomsGaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
£549 for 2 nights, two guests · £275 a night
See roomsOrbit One Vacation Villas by Coolvacay
£197 for 2 nights, two guests · £99 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 the Universal Orlando area
- 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 New York | John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Orlando | Orlando International (MCO), Orlando Sanford International (SFB) |
| Flight time | 5h 55m nonstop |
| Distance | 953 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Orlando costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £535 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Days Inn by Wyndham Orlando Conv. Center/International Dr) | £184 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,111 |
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: New York to Orlando
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £268 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £180 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £277 |
| Price checks | 18 |
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 New York
- The nonstop flies Newark (EWR) to Orlando International (MCO), with 5h 55m in the air round trip
- A checked bag is about $240 for two and isn't in the $954 total
- The Days Inn and Orbit One offer free cancellation, but Gaylord Palms doesn't
- Prices are all-in as we found them and can change before you book
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if early flights work for you. The nonstop is $355 per person, 4% below the typical $368, and the forecast shows highs of 75–82°F. The return leaves at 7:20 AM Sunday, though, so most of your park time is Friday and Saturday.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$954, taxes and fees included. That's $710 for the Frontier nonstop flights plus $244 for 2 nights at the Days Inn. Checked bags (about $240 for two) and spending money aren't included. With a spending budget of $520, the total comes to $1,474.
What are the flight times?
You leave Newark at 5:55 AM on Friday, Oct 23, and land in Orlando at 8:54 AM. The return leaves Sunday, Oct 25, at 7:20 AM and lands at 10:16 AM. Both legs are nonstop.
What is the weather like?
Friday looks like 82°F with drizzle and a 26% chance of rain. Saturday is clear at 75°F with an 18% chance, and Sunday is overcast at 78°F with a 19% chance. Lows run from 57°F to 67°F.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a focused park trip, yes. Friday starts at 8:54 AM in Orlando and Saturday is a full day. Pick a park or two, like Magic Kingdom or Epic Universe, and leave the rest for another trip.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars and Orlando shares New York's time zone.
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