Orlando from Rochester, 16 – 18 Oct: £946 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
- Breeze lands 10:58 PM Friday after one stop, 4h 22m total
- Westgate Town Center Resort scores 8.5 from 1,755 reviews, free cancellation
The catch: The fare is $510 per person against a typical $456, and thunderstorms are in the forecast for Friday and Saturday.
Worth it if your dates are fixed and you want the October park events; skip it if you can wait for a fare closer to typical.
Not worth it this week: the fare is running above typical for this route. The whole trip is $1,255 for two, with flights at $1,020 plus the hotel at $235, taxes and fees included, for Oct 16–18, 2026 (2 nights). Breeze flies it with one stop, and a JetBlue nonstop costs $1,234 for two for the flights alone.
The total, before you go
£946 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £769 |
| voco Kissimmee Orlando by IHG, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £177 |
| The total, before you go | £946 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag, £121 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
£384 per person, return
£769 for two, taxes and fees included · Breeze · 1 stop · 4h 22m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 6:36 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 10:58 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breeze | £384 | 1 stop | 4h 22m |
| JetBlue | £465 | nonstop | 2h 58m |
| JetBlue | £446 | 1 stop | 10h 42m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 14:54 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
Here are the numbers first. The Breeze fare is $510 per person, and the median of 10 earlier checks on this route is $456, so this weekend is above it. The lowest recent check came in at $229. The whole trip is $1,255 for two, all in, with flights at $1,020 and the hotel at $235. Checked bags, any resort fee and spending money aren't included. October is a good month for the parks, with the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events going on. But the forecast shows thunderstorms Friday with a high of 93°F and a 29% chance of rain, then showers on Sunday. If this weekend is the only one you have, the trip still works. If your dates can move, we'd hold off and watch the fare.
The kind of trip this is
This is a quick theme-park long weekend built around one full park day on Saturday. It suits a couple or two friends who already know which park they want, like EPCOT for the festival or Universal for the rides. Families who can take more time off will get more out of a longer stay.
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
voco Kissimmee Orlando by IHG is the best-value pick at $235 for the 2 nights ($118 a night). It's rated 7.9 from 404 reviews and sits in Celebration, but it has no free cancellation. Westgate Town Center Resort is the top-rated pick at $272 for the stay ($136 a night). It scores 8.5 from 1,755 reviews, comes with a Deluxe Studio Villa and offers free cancellation, also in Celebration. Wyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center costs $259 for the stay ($130 a night), scores 7.4 from 11,419 reviews and offers free cancellation. It's in the Universal Orlando area, within walking distance of Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Epic Universe, which makes it the pick for a Universal weekend.
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
- 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 if the storms hold off
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Rochester | Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International (ROC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Orlando | Orlando International (MCO), Orlando Sanford International (SFB) |
| Flight time | 4h 22m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,044 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Orlando costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £769 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (voco Kissimmee Orlando by IHG) | £177 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,338 |
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: Rochester to Orlando
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £384 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £173 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £344 |
| 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 paid in US dollars, with no time difference from Rochester.
- The Breeze flight leaves ROC at 6:36 PM Friday and lands at MCO at 10:58 PM after one stop.
- A checked bag is about $160 for two and isn't in the $1,255 total; any resort fee and spending money aren't either.
- Westgate Town Center Resort and Wyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center offer free cancellation; voco Kissimmee Orlando by IHG does not.
- Orlando has two airports: Orlando International (MCO) and Orlando Sanford International (SFB).
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Not this week for most readers. The Breeze fare is $510 per person, above the typical $456 on this route, and thunderstorms are forecast for Friday and Saturday. If your dates are fixed and you want the October park events, the trip still works.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,255, all in: flights at $1,020 plus 2 nights at voco Kissimmee Orlando by IHG at $235, taxes and fees included, as found when we checked. A checked bag (about $160 for two), any resort fee and spending money are extra. With $520 for spending, our budget comes to $1,775.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. JetBlue flies nonstop in 2h 58m, leaving at 3:47 PM and landing at 6:45 PM, for $617 per person, or $1,234 for two. The Breeze fare we priced has one stop and takes 4h 22m.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows thunderstorms Friday, Oct 16 (high 93°F, 29% chance of rain) and Saturday, Oct 17 (79°F, 18%), then showers Sunday, Oct 18 (75°F, 23%). Lows stay between 72°F and 75°F.
Is 2 nights enough?
For one park, yes. You land at 10:58 PM Friday, so Saturday is your full day. Pick EPCOT for the Food & Wine Festival, or Universal for Epic Universe and Hagrid's.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, paid in US dollars, and Orlando is in the same time zone as Rochester.
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