Orlando from Philadelphia, 16 – 18 Oct: £626 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop on Frontier, 2h 33m
- Highs 75–93°F, a small chance of rain
- No passport needed
The catch: Heads-up for these dates: EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events.
Worth it with kids who are up for long days; skip it if you want quiet.
Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Orlando were $304 per person ($608 for two) for Oct 16–18, 2026 when we checked. That covers 2 nights on a nonstop F9 flight. Expect highs from 74°F to 93°F with some chance of drizzle, and the best-value hotel is $272 for the stay.
The total, before you go
£626 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £449 |
| voco Kissimmee Orlando by IHG, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £177 |
| The total, before you go | £626 |
| 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
£225 per person, return
£449 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 2h 33m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 5:15 AM – Fri, Oct 16, 7:48 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £225 | nonstop | 2h 33m |
| Frontier | £233 | nonstop | 5h 11m |
| Frontier | £225 | nonstop | 2h 40m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 15:02 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$304 per person round trip, nonstop, or $608 for two. That's $92 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, a 23% gap across the 12 offers we checked. The best-value hotel adds $272 for two nights. With $520 for spending, our rough budget for two comes to $1,400. October brings the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events, so the parks have extra going on. The forecast is warm: 93°F on Friday, 82°F on Saturday and 74°F on Sunday, with a 23% to 40% chance of drizzle or showers each day. This works as a quick theme-park weekend: one or two big park days, then an early flight home Sunday. Prices are all-in as found and can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a theme-park getaway with some shopping and nightlife on the side. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who want one big park day, maybe two, without taking time off work. The pace is full: you land early Friday, spend Saturday in the parks and fly home early Sunday morning. If you'd rather lounge, this isn't that weekend.
Weather in Orlando, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 75–93°F, a small chance of rain
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 93 °F | 75 °F | 29% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 79 °F | 73 °F | 18% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 75 °F | 72 °F | 23% |
Where to stay in Orlando
Westgate Town Center Resort is our best-value pick. It's $272 for the stay ($136 a night) for a Deluxe Studio Villa in Celebration, rated 8.5 across 1,753 reviews. Wyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center is the top-rated pick at $259 for the stay ($130 a night), with two queen beds, rated 7.4 across 11,415 reviews. It sits in the Universal Orlando area, which is walkable to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Epic Universe. On a budget, Baymont by Wyndham Orlando North Millenia is $128 for the stay ($64 a night) with breakfast included, rated 6.8 across 2,004 reviews. All three offered free cancellation when we checked. For outlets and restaurants, International Drive is the central strip.
voco Kissimmee Orlando by IHG
£177 for 2 nights, two guests · £89 a night
See roomsWestgate Town Center Resort
£205 for 2 nights, two guests · £103 a night
See roomsWyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center
£195 for 2 nights, two guests · £98 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 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 for a break from the parks
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Philadelphia | Philadelphia International (PHL) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Orlando | Orlando International (MCO), Orlando Sanford International (SFB) |
| Flight time | 2h 33m nonstop |
| Distance | 878 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Orlando costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £449 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (voco Kissimmee Orlando by IHG) | £177 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,018 |
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: Philadelphia to Orlando
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £225 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £142 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £231 |
| 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; it's a domestic trip in US dollars with no time difference.
- Flights leave PHL at 5:15 AM Friday and land at MCO at 7:48 AM, a trip of 878 miles.
- The return leaves at 6:55 AM Sunday and lands at 9:32 AM, so plan on a very early wake-up.
- All three hotels listed free cancellation, and only the Baymont includes breakfast.
- October brings the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
We found $304 per person round trip, or $608 for two, nonstop on F9 from PHL to MCO. That's all-in, with taxes and fees, at the time we checked. Fares change, so the live price may differ.
Do I need a passport?
No. Orlando is a domestic trip from Philadelphia, you'll pay in US dollars and both cities are on the same time zone.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows a 93°F high Friday with a 40% chance of drizzle, 82°F Saturday with a 23% chance of showers and 74°F Sunday with a 32% chance of drizzle. Lows stay between 73°F and 76°F.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for a focused weekend. You land at 7:48 AM Friday and leave at 6:55 AM Sunday, which leaves Friday and Saturday for parks. Pick one or two parks rather than trying to do everything.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
Our rough budget comes to $1,400 for two: $608 for flights, $272 for the best-value hotel and $520 for spending.
Can I cancel the hotel?
All three hotels we found offered free cancellation when we checked. The Baymont at $64 a night is the only one with breakfast included.
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