Orlando from Birmingham, Oct 30–Nov 1: $921 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $353 per person, $150 below the typical fare on this route
- Halloween weekend plus the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival in October
- Best Western hotel: 7.7 from 5,799 reviews, free cancellation
The catch: Two stops, and the return leaves 8:07 AM Sunday and lands 8:28 PM Monday; a checked bag is about $160 for two.
Worth it if you can take Monday off and want Halloween weekend in the parks; skip it if you need to be home Sunday night.
Worth it if you can spare Monday: $921 for two covers the flights at $705 plus Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel at $194 and its $22 resort fee, taxes and fees included. That's 2 nights, Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026, on MX + F9 with two stops, not a nonstop. Checked bags and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
$921 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $705 |
| Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $194 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $22 |
| The total, before you go | $921 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$150 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
$353 per person, round trip
$705 for two, taxes and fees included · MX + F9 · 2 stops · 43h 18m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 4:28 PM – Fri, Oct 30, 11:25 PM · back Sun, Nov 1, 8:07 AM – Mon, Nov 2, 8:28 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| MX + F9 | $353 | 2 stops | 43h 18m |
| Breeze | $361 | 2 stops | 42h 51m |
| MX + F9 | $367 | 2 stops | 42h 51m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 7:06 AM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $353 per person, $150 below the typical fare on this route, which is $503 based on 22 earlier checks. That's 30% under. Across the 12 offers we saw, fares ran from $353 to $398. The dates fall on Halloween weekend, and October brings the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events, so the parks have extra going on. Typical highs run 78–81°F with lows near 63°F, comfortable for long days on your feet, though Sunday's normal leans toward drizzle. The total for two is $921 with the hotel, before checked bags and spending money. It's a quick theme-park getaway for two adults who want one ride day and one food day. Just weigh the return: it lands Monday evening, so this works better as a long weekend than a Friday-to-Sunday trip.
The kind of trip this is
A fast theme-park weekend for two adults: a day of rides at Universal or Epic Universe, a day eating your way around EPCOT's World Showcase, and Halloween night in between. The pace is busy and on your feet. It suits friends or a couple who love the parks and don't mind short nights. If you're after a quiet beach weekend, look elsewhere.
Weather in Orlando, Oct 30–Nov 1
Typical highs 78–81°F, lows near 63°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30 | 81 °F | 65 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 79 °F | 63 °F | Mostly clear |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 78 °F | 61 °F | Drizzle |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Orlando
Our pick is Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel, near Universal: $194 for 2 nights ($97 a night), 7.7 from 5,799 reviews, free cancellation and a $22 fee paid at the property. It's the best value and the hotel in our total. The budget option, Wyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center, is $195 for the stay ($98 a night), with 7.4 from 11,378 reviews, free cancellation and a $22 property fee. The top-rated option is Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort - Free Shuttle to Theme Parks in Lake Buena Vista, a short shuttle from Disney: $475 for the stay ($238 a night), 8.8 from 1,095 reviews, a $53 property fee and no free cancellation. The Universal Orlando area is walkable to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Epic Universe.
Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel
$194 for 2 nights, two guests · $97 a night
See roomsHyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort - Free Shuttle to Theme Parks!
$475 for 2 nights, two guests · $238 a night
See roomsWyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center
$195 for 2 nights, two guests · $98 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
- Explore the Epic Universe park, a short trip from the Universal Orlando area hotels
- Ride Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal
- 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 morning
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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 | 43h 18m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 471 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
What 2 nights in Orlando costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $706 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel) | $194 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,420 |
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 | $353 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $263 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $503 |
| Price checks | 22 |
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; you pay in US dollars, and Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Birmingham.
- You fly into Orlando International (MCO); Orlando Sanford International (SFB) also serves the city.
- A checked bag isn't in the total; plan on about $160 for two.
- Best Western and Wyndham offer free cancellation; the Hyatt Regency doesn't.
- Prices are all-in as we found them when we checked and can change before you book.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
For the right reader, yes. The fare is 30% below the typical fare on this route and the hotel has free cancellation. The trade-off is two stops and a return that lands at 8:28 PM on Monday, Nov 2.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$921, all in: $705 in flights, $194 for 2 nights at Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel and its $22 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. Checked bags, about $160 for two, and spending money are extra.
When do the flights leave and land?
You leave Birmingham at 4:28 PM on Friday, Oct 30 and land in Orlando at 11:25 PM. The return leaves at 8:07 AM on Sunday, Nov 1 and lands at 8:28 PM on Monday, Nov 2. Both are on MX + F9 with two stops.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs run 78–81°F with lows near 63°F this time of year. The normals show overcast skies Friday, mostly clear skies Saturday and drizzle Sunday.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for one full park day on Saturday, Halloween. With the Sunday morning departure, you get one real day on the ground, so pick your top park and plan around it.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip in US dollars, and Orlando is just 1 hour ahead of Birmingham.
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