Orlando from Richmond, 30 Oct – 1 Nov: £500 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop JetBlue, 2h 13m, landing at 8:13 AM Friday
- $223 per person, $63 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs of 78–81°F, plus EPCOT Food & Wine and Halloween events
The catch: A checked bag is about $180 for two and isn't in the total, and the outbound flight leaves Richmond at 6:00 AM.
Worth it if the two of you want a quick theme-park weekend with Halloween events; skip it if you want a slow, quiet getaway.
Worth it: $662 for two, all in, covering nonstop JetBlue flights at $446 plus 2 nights at Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel at $194, with its $22 resort fee and all taxes and fees included. You fly Friday, Oct 30 and come home Sunday, Nov 1, 2026, leaving Richmond at 6:00 AM and landing in Orlando at 8:13 AM. A checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
£500 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £337 |
| Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £146 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £17 |
| The total, before you go | £500 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £136 |
£48 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £34 each way per bag on JetBlue, £136 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
£168 per person, return
£337 for two, taxes and fees included · JetBlue · nonstop · 2h 13m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 6:00 AM – Fri, Oct 30, 8:13 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | £168 | nonstop | 2h 13m |
| Breeze | £205 | 2 stops | 16h 7m |
| JetBlue | £199 | nonstop | 2h 15m |
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026, 16:59 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $223 per person, which is $63 below the typical fare on this route. That's 22% under the $286 median of the 20 earlier checks we ran. It brings the whole weekend to $662 for two, all in: $446 for the flights and $194 for 2 nights at Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel, with its $22 resort fee already counted. Late October is a good time to go. Typical highs are 78–81°F with lows near 63°F, and the season brings the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events. The 6:00 AM nonstop gets you in by 8:13 AM, so Friday becomes a park day instead of a travel day. We saw 12 offers on these dates, ranging from $223 to $336 per person. Prices move, so this is what we found when we checked, not a promise.
The kind of trip this is
This is a fast-paced theme-park weekend for two. You take an early flight, spend all of Friday in the parks, catch Halloween events on Saturday, Oct 31, and make a short hop home. It suits couples or friends who like rides, festival food and a full schedule. Families can do it too, but with 2 nights you'll pick one or two parks rather than trying to see them all.
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
We picked Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel as the best value. It's $194 for the 2 nights ($97 a night), rated 7.7 from 5,800 reviews, has free cancellation, and its $22 resort fee is already in the total. It's in the Universal Orlando area, which is walkable to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Epic Universe. Wyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center is the budget pick at $195 for the stay ($98 a night). It's rated 7.4 from 11,383 reviews, has free cancellation and adds $22 in fees at the property. Courtyard by Marriott Orlando South/Grande Lakes Area is the top rated of the three at 8.6 from 140 reviews. It's $268 for the stay ($134 a night) plus $30 in fees at the property, with no free cancellation.
Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel
£146 for 2 nights, two guests · £73 a night
See roomsCourtyard by Marriott Orlando South/Grande Lakes Area
£202 for 2 nights, two guests · £101 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
- Ride Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal on your first morning
- Explore the Epic Universe park, walkable from the Universal Orlando area
- Spend a day at EPCOT's World Showcase during the Food & Wine Festival
- Watch the fireworks over Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom
- 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 Richmond | Richmond International (RIC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Orlando | Orlando International (MCO), Orlando Sanford International (SFB) |
| Flight time | 2h 13m nonstop |
| Distance | 676 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Orlando costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £337 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel) | £146 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £393 |
| Total for two | £876 |
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 | £168 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £125 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £216 |
| Price checks | 20 |
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 Richmond
- The JetBlue nonstop covers 676 miles in 2h 13m, from RIC to Orlando International (MCO)
- A checked bag is about $180 for two and isn't in the $662 total
- Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel and Wyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center both offer free cancellation
- Typical weather for Sunday, Nov 1 shows drizzle with a high of 78°F, so pack a light layer
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, for the two of you. The fare is $223 per person, 22% below the typical $286 on this route. The flight is a 2h 13m nonstop, and the late-October weather runs 78–81°F with Halloween events in the parks.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$662, all in: $446 for the flights and $194 for 2 nights at Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel, including its $22 resort fee, taxes and fees. A checked bag (about $180 for two) and spending money aren't included. If you plan $520 for spending, the weekend comes to $1,160.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 78–81°F with lows near 63°F. Friday usually runs overcast at 81°F, Saturday is mostly clear at 79°F, and Sunday can bring drizzle at 78°F.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for one or two parks. The 6:00 AM flight lands at 8:13 AM, so Friday counts as a full day, and Saturday is Halloween, Oct 31.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars, and Orlando is on the same time as Richmond.
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