Orlando from Birmingham, Oct 23–25: $1,226 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Not worth it this week
- Fare is $461 per person, $52 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs of 83–84°F and an 11–19% chance of rain all weekend
- Westgate Town Center Resort scores 8.5 from 1,757 reviews, with free cancellation
The catch: There are 2 stops and 40h 42m of total flying, and the return leaves Sunday at 6:07 AM and lands Monday, Oct 26 at 3:48 PM.
Worth it if you can take Monday off and want just one full park day; skip it if your weekend ends Sunday night.
Not worth it this week: the price is fair, but the schedule eats the weekend. The trip is $1,226 for two, all in: $922 for the flights plus $272 for 2 nights at Westgate Town Center Resort, with taxes, fees and its $32 resort fee included, for Oct 23–25, 2026. You'd fly MX + F9 with 2 stops, not nonstop, and the return doesn't land until Monday.
The total, before you go
$1,226 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $922 |
| Westgate Town Center Resort, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $272 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $32 |
| The total, before you go | $1,226 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$52 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $40 each way per bag on Breeze, $160 for two round trip); 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
$461 per person, round trip
$922 for two, taxes and fees included · MX + F9 · 2 stops · 40h 42m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 4:28 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 11:29 PM · back Sun, Oct 25, 6:07 AM – Mon, Oct 26, 3:48 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| MX + F9 | $461 | 2 stops | 40h 42m |
| Breeze | $465 | 2 stops | 40h 11m |
| MX + F9 | $495 | 2 stops | 43h 22m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 8:39 PM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $461 per person, the fare is $52 below the typical fare on this route, about 10% under. October also brings the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events. The forecast calls for overcast skies, highs of 83–84°F and an 11–19% chance of rain. The price and the season both line up. The schedule doesn't. You land Friday at 11:29 PM, and the return leaves Sunday at 6:07 AM. With 2 stops, the round trip adds up to 40h 42m for a 471-mile trip. That leaves you one full day, Saturday, plus a Monday spent getting home at 3:48 PM. We'd wait for a better schedule on this route or plan a longer stay. If you can take Monday off, the numbers still hold.
The kind of trip this is
This is a theme-park weekend with one full day in the parks, warm evenings and October festival season at EPCOT. It suits a couple or two friends who already know which park they want and don't mind long travel days. The pace is fast, with a late Friday arrival and an early Sunday departure, so plan Saturday tightly and expect one big day.
Weather in Orlando, Oct 23–25
Highs 83–84°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 83 °F | 72 °F | 19% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 84 °F | 75 °F | 11% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 83 °F | 77 °F | 19% |
Where to stay in Orlando
Westgate Town Center Resort in Celebration is the best-value pick and the one in the total: a Deluxe Studio Villa at $272 for 2 nights ($136 a night). It scores 8.5 from 1,757 reviews, has free cancellation, and its $32 resort fee is already counted. Vacation Village Orlando, Celebration, the budget pick, is 4 stars at $288 for the stay ($144 a night), with 8.5 from 6,964 reviews, free cancellation and $34 in fees at the property. Balcony Lake Views - Pool, Gym, WiFi & Parking is the top rated at 9.7 from 212 reviews: a One-Bedroom Apartment with Lake View at $356 for the stay ($178 a night). It has no free cancellation and $45 in fees at the property. It sits in Lake Buena Vista, a short shuttle from Disney with lower rates.
Westgate Town Center Resort
$272 for 2 nights, two guests · $136 a night
See roomsBalcony Lake Views - Pool, Gym, WiFi & Parking
$356 for 2 nights, two guests · $178 a night
See roomsVacation Village Orlando, Celebration
$288 for 2 nights, two guests · $144 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 on Saturday night
- Ride Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal
- 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
- Take a kayak or airboat tour on the Wekiva River
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Birmingham | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Orlando | Orlando International (MCO), Orlando Sanford International (SFB) |
| Flight time | 40h 42m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 471 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
What 2 nights in Orlando costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $922 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Westgate Town Center Resort) | $272 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,714 |
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: Birmingham to Orlando
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $461 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $263 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $513 |
| Price checks | 20 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers 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, and you pay in US dollars
- Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Birmingham
- You fly from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) to Orlando International (MCO)
- A checked bag is about $160 for two and isn't in the $1,226 total
- We'd plan on $520 for two in spending money, also not in the total
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Not this week. The fare is $52 per person below the typical fare on this route, but 2 stops and 40h 42m of flying leave you one full day in Orlando, and you get home Monday at 3:48 PM.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $1,226 for two, all in: $922 for the flights plus $272 for 2 nights at Westgate Town Center Resort, with taxes, fees and the $32 resort fee included. Checked bags, about $160 for two, aren't in the total. Prices are what we found when we checked and can change.
What are the flight times?
You leave Birmingham Friday, Oct 23 at 4:28 PM and land in Orlando at 11:29 PM. The return leaves Sunday, Oct 25 at 6:07 AM and lands Monday, Oct 26 at 3:48 PM. Both flights are on MX + F9 with 2 stops.
What is the weather like?
The forecast calls for overcast skies, highs of 83–84°F, lows of 72–77°F and an 11–19% chance of rain.
Is 2 nights enough?
Not with this schedule. Between the 11:29 PM Friday arrival and the 6:07 AM Sunday departure, Saturday is your only full day.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars, and Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Birmingham.
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