Orlando from Raleigh-Durham, 16 – 18 Oct: £666 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Not worth it this week
- 119-minute Frontier nonstop out of RDU on Friday night
- Westgate Town Center Resort scores 8.5 from 1,755 reviews, free cancellation
- October brings the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events
The catch: The fare is $324 per person against a typical $166 on this route, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if your dates are fixed and you want the October festivals; skip it if you can wait for the fare to come back down.
Not worth it this week: the fare is running well above what this route usually costs. The whole trip is $883 for two: the flights at $648 plus the hotel at $235, taxes and fees included, with checked bags and spending money not in that total. It's Oct 16–18, 2026, 2 nights, on a Frontier nonstop from RDU to MCO.
The total, before you go
£666 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £488 |
| voco Kissimmee Orlando by IHG, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £177 |
| The total, before you go | £666 |
| 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
£244 per person, return
£488 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 1h 59m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 9:30 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 11:29 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £244 | nonstop | 1h 59m |
| Frontier | £257 | 1 stop | 8h 13m |
| Frontier | £262 | 1 stop | 9h 55m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 14:57 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $324 per person when we checked. Across our 8 earlier checks on this route, the median was $166, and the lowest we saw in the last 30 days was $88. That's why we're calling it not worth it this week. The rest of the trip holds up: $883 for two covers the flights and 2 nights at the best-value hotel, and the flight is a 119-minute nonstop. October is a good month to go, with the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events on. The forecast shows highs from 93°F on Friday down to 75°F on Sunday, with thunderstorms or showers possible and rain chances between 18% and 29%. If you're flexible, keep checking this route. If this is the only weekend that works, the trip is still a solid long weekend of parks and festival food.
The kind of trip this is
A theme-park weekend with a fast pace: two full days to pick between Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Universal or Epic Universe, then a late dinner. It suits a couple or two friends who know which park they want and don't mind early starts and long walks. The October festival season adds food booths and Halloween nights to the mix.
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
We picked three 3-star hotels, all room only. voco Kissimmee Orlando by IHG is the best value at $235 for the stay ($118 a night), rated 7.9 from 404 reviews, in Celebration near Kissimmee, but it has no free cancellation. Westgate Town Center Resort is the top rated at 8.5 from 1,755 reviews, $272 for the stay ($136 a night), with free cancellation and a Deluxe Studio Villa, also in Celebration. Wyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center is $259 for the stay ($130 a night), rated 7.4 from 11,419 reviews, with free cancellation. It sits in the Universal Orlando area, which is walkable to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Epic Universe, so it's the pick if Universal is your plan. Kissimmee works better for Disney days.
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
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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 Raleigh-Durham | Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Orlando | Orlando International (MCO), Orlando Sanford International (SFB) |
| Flight time | 1h 59m nonstop |
| Distance | 539 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Orlando costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £488 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (voco Kissimmee Orlando by IHG) | £177 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,058 |
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: Raleigh-Durham to Orlando
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £244 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £66 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £125 |
| Price checks | 8 |
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, the currency is the US dollar and there's no time difference from Raleigh-Durham.
- The Frontier nonstop leaves Friday night and takes 119 minutes, landing late at Orlando International (MCO).
- The $883 total doesn't include checked bags, about $240 for two, or spending money.
- Prices are all-in as found when we checked; they can change before you book.
- October brings the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Not this week. The fare is $324 per person, while the median of our 8 earlier checks on this route was $166. If your dates are flexible, it makes sense to wait.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$883 for two: $648 for the Frontier flights plus $235 for 2 nights at voco Kissimmee Orlando by IHG, taxes and fees included. Checked bags (about $240 for two) and spending money are extra. With spending, our budget comes to $1,403.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows thunderstorms Friday with a high of 93°F, thunderstorms Saturday with a high of 79°F and showers Sunday with a high of 75°F. Rain chances run from 18% to 29%.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for one or two parks. The flight leaves Friday night and arrives late, so you get Saturday and Sunday for the parks. Pick EPCOT for the festival or Universal for Epic Universe.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic nonstop from Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) to Orlando International (MCO), and you'll pay in US dollars.
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