Orlando from San Juan, 16 – 18 Oct: £587 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Fare of $260 per person, $41 below the typical $301
- Free cancellation at all three hotels, from $130 a night
- October brings the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events
The catch: The $260 fare has 1 stop, takes 25h 33m and lands Saturday at 7:48 AM, and resort fees and a checked bag aren't in the total.
Worth it if you'll switch to the $281 Frontier nonstop or don't mind a short stay; skip it if you want a full weekend in the parks.
Worth it if you're fine with a long trip there, or with paying a little more for the nonstop. $779 for two covers the Frontier flights at $520 plus 2 nights at Avanti International Resort at $259, taxes and fees included, for Oct 16–18, 2026. That $260 fare has 1 stop and takes 25h 33m outbound, landing Saturday, Oct 17 at 7:48 AM.
The total, before you go
£587 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £392 |
| Avanti International Resort, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £195 |
| The total, before you go | £587 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£31 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); 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
£196 per person, return
£392 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 25h 33m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 6:15 AM – Sat, Oct 17, 7:48 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £196 | 1 stop | 25h 33m |
| Frontier | £212 | nonstop | 3h |
| JetBlue | £262 | nonstop | 5h 57m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 21:05 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $260 per person, the Frontier fare is $41 below the typical fare on this route, a 14% gap, and it's the lowest in 30 days across 15 checks. With the hotel, the whole trip comes to $779 for two. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money aren't included. It'll be warm: 93°F on Friday with a 42% chance of showers, then 79°F and 75°F with 20% and 29% chances over the weekend. October means the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events, so one park day works well. The heads-up is the routing, since the $260 fare doesn't land until Saturday morning. The Frontier nonstop at $281 per person, $562 for two, takes 3h and leaves at 3:00 AM Friday. That's still under the typical $301.
The kind of trip this is
A quick theme-park weekend for two: one big park day, maybe the castle fireworks or a Universal ride, then an easy evening on International Drive. It suits couples or friends who already know which park they want and are happy to move fast. With 2 nights and not much time on the ground, this is a focused getaway, not a slow vacation.
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 | 42% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 79 °F | 73 °F | 20% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 75 °F | 72 °F | 29% |
Where to stay in Orlando
We picked Avanti International Resort as the best value. It's $259 for the 2 nights ($130 a night), with a 7.6 review score from 8,790 reviews and free cancellation. 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 the same $259 ($130 a night), with a 7.4 score from 11,420 reviews, also in the Universal Orlando Resort Area. Westgate Town Center Resort is the top rated, scoring 8.5 from 1,757 reviews, at $272 for the stay ($136 a night) in Celebration. It books as a Deluxe Studio Villa if you want more room. All three are room only, so breakfast is extra, and all have free cancellation.
Avanti International Resort
£195 for 2 nights, two guests · £98 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
- Ride Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal
- Explore the Epic Universe park, walkable from the Universal Orlando area
- Watch the fireworks over Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom
- 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 San Juan | Luis Muñoz Marín International (SJU) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Orlando | Orlando International (MCO), Orlando Sanford International (SFB) |
| Flight time | 25h 33m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,194 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Orlando costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £392 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Avanti International Resort) | £195 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £979 |
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: San Juan to Orlando
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £196 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £196 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £227 |
| Price checks | 15 |
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 with San Juan.
- The route covers 1,194 miles from Luis Muñoz Marín International (SJU) to Orlando International (MCO).
- Fares are all-in as found when we checked; return flight times weren't shown, and prices can change.
- All three hotels are room only with free cancellation; resort fees and a checked bag aren't in the $779.
- Showers are possible every day, with a 20% to 42% chance.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if you can live with the routing. The $260 fare is $41 below typical, but it has 1 stop and lands Saturday at 7:48 AM. The Frontier nonstop at $281 per person takes 3h and still comes in under the typical $301.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$779 for two: $520 in Frontier flights plus $259 for 2 nights at Avanti International Resort, taxes and fees included. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from San Juan, you'll pay in US dollars and there's no time difference.
What is the weather like?
The forecast is warm with showers possible: 93°F and a 42% chance on Friday, Oct 16, 79°F and 20% on Saturday, and 75°F and 29% on Sunday. Lows run 72°F to 75°F.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for one park day if you take the nonstop. On the $260 fare you land Saturday morning, so the first night at the hotel goes unused and you get about one day on the ground.
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