Orlando from Washington, DC, 23 – 25 Oct: £624 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Fare of $292 per person, $63 under the typical $355
- Highs of 75–82°F with rain chances of 26% or lower
- Days Inn rated 7.9 from 2,075 reviews, free cancellation
The catch: The Frontier flight has a stop and takes 11h 43m, landing at 12:43 AM Saturday, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you'll trade a long Friday travel day for a lower fare; skip it if you need to arrive rested for Saturday's park day.
Worth it if you don't mind a long Friday: the trip is $828 for two, with the flights at $584 plus the Days Inn at $244 for 2 nights, taxes and fees included. You fly Oct 23–25, 2026 on Frontier with one stop, and the trip takes 11h 43m, landing at 12:43 AM Saturday. Checked bags, any resort fee and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
£624 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £440 |
| Days Inn by Wyndham Orlando Conv. Center/International Dr, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £184 |
| The total, before you go | £624 |
| 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
£220 per person, return
£440 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 11h 43m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 1:00 PM – Sat, Oct 24, 12:43 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £220 | 1 stop | 11h 43m |
| Southwest | £322 | nonstop | 2h 20m |
| JetBlue | £268 | 1 stop | 23h 57m |
Prices checked 11 Oct 2026, 21:06 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $292 per person, the Frontier fare is $63 under the typical $355 for this route, which is the median of our 7 earlier checks, and it carries the 17% below typical badge. The lowest fare we saw was $204 on Oct 12, so this isn't the floor. The forecast for Oct 23–25 shows highs of 82°F, 75°F and 78°F, with rain chances of 26%, 18% and 19%. That's comfortable walking weather for long park days. October also brings the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events. With the $244 Days Inn stay, the trip comes to $828 for two. Add our $520 spending estimate and the weekend budget is $1,348. If the 11h 43m connection is a dealbreaker, the Southwest nonstop takes 2h 20m and costs $854 for two in flights alone.
The kind of trip this is
This is a fast theme-park weekend for two adults, friends or a couple who'd rather ride than lounge. Realistically you get a full Saturday and part of Sunday, so pick one big park and plan your day before you land. October adds festival food at EPCOT and Halloween events. It suits people who like packed days and a simple room to crash in, not anyone looking for a slow resort reset.
Weather in Orlando, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 75–82°F, a small chance of rain
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 82 °F | 67 °F | 26% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 75 °F | 58 °F | 18% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 78 °F | 57 °F | 19% |
Where to stay in Orlando
We picked Days Inn by Wyndham Orlando Conv. Center/International Dr as the best value: $244 for the 2 nights ($122 a night) in a room with two double beds, rated 7.9 from 2,075 reviews, with free cancellation. It's in the Universal Orlando area, close to International Drive, a central strip with outlet malls, restaurants and attractions. Orbit One Vacation Villas by Coolvacay in Celebration costs $262 for the stay ($131 a night) for a condo with 2 bathrooms. It's rated 9.0 from 599 reviews and also has free cancellation, so it's the roomier pick for a little more. The top rated option is Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Celebration at $729 ($365 a night) for a King Room Florida View, rated 9.2 from 897 reviews, though it has no free cancellation.
Days Inn by Wyndham Orlando Conv. Center/International Dr
£184 for 2 nights, two guests · £92 a night
See roomsGaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
£549 for 2 nights, two guests · £275 a night
See roomsOrbit One Vacation Villas by Coolvacay
£197 for 2 nights, two guests · £99 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 on Saturday morning.
- Explore the Epic Universe park if Universal is your one big day.
- 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 slower Sunday.
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Washington, DC | Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles International (IAD), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Orlando | Orlando International (MCO), Orlando Sanford International (SFB) |
| Flight time | 11h 43m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 772 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Orlando costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £440 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Days Inn by Wyndham Orlando Conv. Center/International Dr) | £184 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,016 |
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: Washington, DC to Orlando
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £220 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £154 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £268 |
| Price checks | 7 |
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, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference from Washington, DC.
- The Frontier flight leaves DCA at 1:00 PM Friday and reaches MCO at 12:43 AM, with one stop.
- Fares and hotel prices are all-in, taxes and fees included, as found when we checked; they can change.
- A checked bag is about $240 for two and isn't in the $828 total.
- The Days Inn and Orbit One offer free cancellation; the Gaylord Palms rate doesn't.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if a long Friday doesn't bother you. The fare is $63 per person under the typical $355 and the forecast is 75–82°F, but the connection takes 11h 43m and lands at 12:43 AM Saturday.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$828 for two: $584 for Frontier flights plus $244 for 2 nights at the Days Inn, taxes and fees included. Checked bags (about $240 for two), any resort fee and spending money are extra. With our $520 spending estimate, the budget is $1,348.
Is there a nonstop option?
Yes. Southwest flies nonstop from DCA at 6:10 AM Friday and lands at 8:30 AM, taking 2h 20m. It's $427 per person, or $854 for two in flights alone, versus $584 on Frontier.
What is the weather like?
Friday shows a high of 82°F with a 26% chance of drizzle. Saturday is clear at 75°F with an 18% rain chance, and Sunday is overcast at 78°F with 19%. Lows run 57–67°F.
Is 2 nights enough?
For one full park day, yes. You land at 12:43 AM Saturday, so plan Saturday at one park and keep Sunday light, like EPCOT's World Showcase or a Wekiva River kayak tour.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars and Orlando shares Washington's time zone.
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