Orlando from Richmond, 16 – 18 Oct: £679 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Not worth it this week
- EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events run in October
- Westgate Town Center Resort scores 8.5 from 1,755 reviews, free cancellation
- No passport, no time change, and Saturday tops out at 79°F
The catch: The $333 fare is above the $314 median of our earlier checks, it has a stop, and bags ($180 for two) aren't included.
Worth it if you're set on this weekend for Food & Wine; skip it if your dates can move, since fares on this route have dipped lower.
Not worth it this week: the whole trip is $901 for two, with JetBlue flights at $666 plus 2 nights at voco Kissimmee Orlando by IHG at $235, taxes and fees included. It runs Oct 16–18, 2026, and the cheapest flight has 1 stop, leaving Richmond at 6:15 AM and landing at 11:14 AM. The fare is above the $314 per person median of our earlier checks, and bags, resort fees and spending money aren't in the total.
The total, before you go
£679 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £502 |
| voco Kissimmee Orlando by IHG, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £177 |
| The total, before you go | £679 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £136 |
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £34 each way per bag on JetBlue, £136 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
£251 per person, return
£502 for two, taxes and fees included · JetBlue · 1 stop · 4h 59m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 6:15 AM – Fri, Oct 16, 11:14 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | £251 | 1 stop | 4h 59m |
| JetBlue | £265 | nonstop | 2h 16m |
| American | £283 | 1 stop | 4h 11m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 14:55 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $333 per person, this fare is above the $314 median of our 10 earlier checks on this route, and our lowest check this month was $166 per person. That's the main reason we'd wait. The weekend itself has a lot going for it: October brings the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events. The forecast shows 93°F with thunderstorms on Friday, Oct 16, cooling to 79°F on Saturday and 75°F with showers on Sunday, with rain chances between 18% and 29%. If your dates are fixed, the $901 total for two covers the flights and two nights at the voco, taxes and fees included. A checked bag adds about $180 for two, and any resort fees aren't in that number either.
The kind of trip this is
A fast-paced theme-park weekend for two adults. You land before lunch Friday and have about two full days for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT or Universal, with the Food & Wine Festival adding a reason to graze your way around World Showcase. It suits couples or friends who like busy days and late fireworks more than pool time, and who don't mind a packed schedule on a short trip.
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 hotels. 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, but it doesn't offer free cancellation. Westgate Town Center Resort is top rated at 8.5 from 1,755 reviews, $272 for the stay ($136 a night) in a Deluxe Studio Villa with free cancellation. 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, in the Universal Orlando area. That area is walkable to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Epic Universe. The Celebration picks sit closer to Kissimmee and Walt Disney World Resort.
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
- Spend a day at EPCOT's World Showcase during the Food & Wine Festival
- Ride Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal
- Explore the Epic Universe park
- Take a kayak or airboat tour on the Wekiva River
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Richmond | Richmond International (RIC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Orlando | Orlando International (MCO), Orlando Sanford International (SFB) |
| Flight time | 4h 59m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 676 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Orlando costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £502 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (voco Kissimmee Orlando by IHG) | £177 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,071 |
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: Richmond to Orlando
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £251 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £125 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £237 |
| 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, prices are in US dollars, and there's no time difference from Richmond.
- The cheapest flight has 1 stop and takes 299 minutes, Richmond International (RIC) to Orlando International (MCO).
- A checked bag is about $180 for two and isn't in the $901 total.
- voco Kissimmee Orlando by IHG doesn't offer free cancellation; the other two hotels do.
- Prices are all-in as we found them when we checked and can change before you book.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Not this week. The $333 per person fare is above the $314 median of our earlier checks on this route, and we saw it as low as $166 per person this month. If your dates are fixed for Food & Wine, the trip still works.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$901 for two: JetBlue flights at $666 plus 2 nights at voco Kissimmee Orlando by IHG at $235, taxes and fees included. Checked bags, about $180 for two, resort fees and spending money are extra.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. JetBlue has a nonstop leaving at 2:55 PM and landing at 5:11 PM, 136 minutes in the air, for $702 for two ($351 per person). The cheaper option has 1 stop and takes 299 minutes.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows 93°F with thunderstorms Friday, 79°F with thunderstorms Saturday and 75°F with showers Sunday. Rain chances run from 18% to 29%, so pack a light rain layer.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, prices are in US dollars and Orlando is on the same time as Richmond.
Is 2 nights enough?
For one or two parks, yes. Landing at 11:14 AM Friday gives you an afternoon plus Saturday, with Sunday for one more stop before heading home.
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