Orlando from Philadelphia, 30 Oct – 1 Nov: £487 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Fare is $207 per person, $94 below the typical fare on this route
- Tru By Hilton includes breakfast, rated 8.5 from 900 reviews
- Halloween weekend during EPCOT Food & Wine, normal highs 78–81°F
The catch: The $207 fare has one stop and takes 23h 7m, so you land Saturday at 6:07 AM, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you'll pay $234 per person for the 2h 46m nonstop or can live with the long routing; skip it if Friday matters.
Worth it if you sort out the flight: $645 for two covers the Frontier flights at $414 plus 2 nights at Tru By Hilton Orlando Convention Center at $208 and its $23 property fee, with taxes and fees included, for Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026. That fare has one stop and takes 23h 7m, while Frontier's nonstop is $234 per person and takes 2h 46m. Checked bags and spending money aren't in the total.
The total, before you go
£487 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £313 |
| Tru By Hilton Orlando Convention Center, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £157 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £17 |
| The total, before you go | £487 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£71 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 for two return); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£156 per person, return
£313 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 23h 7m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 7:00 AM – Sat, Oct 31, 6:07 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £156 | 1 stop | 23h 7m |
| Frontier | £177 | nonstop | 2h 46m |
| Frontier | £215 | 1 stop | 9h 39m |
Prices checked 16 Oct 2026, 04:24 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $207 per person, the Frontier fare is $94 below the typical fare on this route, which works out to 31% under the $301 median of our 22 earlier checks. The fares we saw ran from $207 to $605 per person, so this one sits at the bottom. The dates line up with Halloween weekend: Saturday, Oct 31 is Halloween, and October brings the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events to the parks. Normal highs for these dates run 78–81°F with lows near 63°F, and you skip the hot, stormy afternoons and long lines of summer. The low fare costs you time, though. The one-stop routing eats most of Friday, so the $234 nonstop that lands at 8:01 AM Friday is worth a look. For a short park weekend for two, it's a good fit. Prices are what we found when we checked and can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a fast-paced theme-park weekend for two adults, built around Halloween events, festival food at EPCOT and a day at Universal or Epic Universe. It suits a couple or two friends who like full days and don't mind early starts. With 2 nights there's no slow pool time, so pick one or two parks, eat well and keep the plan simple.
Weather in Orlando, 30 Oct – 1 Nov
Typical highs 78–81°F, lows near 63°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 30 Oct | 81 °F | 65 °F | Overcast |
| Sat 31 Oct | 79 °F | 63 °F | Mostly clear |
| Sun 1 Nov | 78 °F | 61 °F | Drizzle |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Orlando
Tru By Hilton Orlando Convention Center is our best-value pick and the hotel in the total. It's $208 for the stay ($104 a night) plus a $23 property fee, it's rated 8.5 from 900 reviews and breakfast is included. Cancellation isn't free. It sits on International Drive, the central strip with outlet malls, restaurants and attractions. EVEN Hotel Orlando Universal Blvd by IHG is the top-rated pick at 9.3 from 101 reviews. It costs $296 for the stay ($148 a night), room only, with free cancellation and a $33 property fee. Wyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center is the budget pick: $195 for the stay ($98 a night), room only, with free cancellation and a $22 property fee. It's rated 7.4 from 11,370 reviews. Both of those are in the Universal Orlando area, which is walkable to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Epic Universe.
Tru By Hilton Orlando Convention Center
£157 for 2 nights, two guests · £79 a night
See roomsEVEN Hotel Orlando Universal Blvd by IHG
£223 for 2 nights, two guests · £112 a night
See roomsWyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center
£147 for 2 nights, two guests · £74 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
- Spend a day at EPCOT's World Showcase while the Food & Wine Festival is on
- Watch the fireworks over Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom
- Ride Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal
- Explore the Epic Universe park, walkable from the Universal Orlando area
- Take a kayak or airboat tour on the Wekiva River
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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 | 23h 7m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 878 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Orlando costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £313 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Tru By Hilton Orlando Convention Center) | £157 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £393 |
| Total for two | £862 |
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 | £156 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £143 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £227 |
| Price checks | 22 |
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 is needed, you pay in US dollars and Orlando is on the same time as Philadelphia.
- The flights land at Orlando International (MCO), 878 miles from Philadelphia International (PHL).
- A checked bag is about $240 for two and isn't in the $645 total.
- Tru By Hilton includes breakfast but doesn't offer free cancellation, while the other two hotels do.
- We budget $130 per person per day for spending, which isn't in the total.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if you fix the flight. The fare is 31% below the typical fare on this route, but the one-stop routing takes 23h 7m. Frontier's nonstop at $234 per person takes 2h 46m and lands Friday at 8:01 AM.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $645 all in: $414 for the flights for two plus $208 for 2 nights at Tru By Hilton Orlando Convention Center and its $23 property fee, with taxes and fees included. Checked bags and spending money are extra.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference from Philadelphia.
What is the weather like?
Normal highs for Oct 30–Nov 1 run 78–81°F, with lows from 61°F to 65°F. The normals show overcast on Friday, mostly clear on Saturday and drizzle on Sunday.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for one or two parks if you take the nonstop. On the $207 one-stop fare you land Saturday at 6:07 AM, so it's really one park day.
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