Orlando from Columbus, Oct 16–18: round trip from $430
Round-trip flights from Columbus to Orlando were $430 per person ($860 for two) for Oct 16–18, 2026, 2 nights, on Frontier with one stop when we checked. Expect highs of 77–93°F with a chance of showers. Our best-value hotel is Westgate Town Center Resort at $272 for the stay.
The flight
$653 $430 per person, round trip
the highest fare we saw for these dates
$860 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 8h 16m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 4:27 PM – Sat, Oct 17, 12:43 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $430 | 1 stop | 8h 16m |
| Frontier | $489 | nonstop | 2h 29m |
| Breeze | $500 | 1 stop | 14h 18m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 8:43 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Your trip for two
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $860 |
| Westgate Town Center Resort, 2 nights | $272 |
| Trip total for two | $1,132 |
Regular: $1,578 You pay: $1,132 Saved: $446
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Why go now
It's $430 per person round trip, or $860 for two, all-in when we checked. That's $223 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, which was $653, a 34% gap across 12 offers. The catch is the routing: one stop on Frontier, leaving Columbus at 4:27 PM on Friday and landing at 12:43 AM on Saturday. If you'd rather not land after midnight, the Frontier nonstop was $489 per person, leaving at 11:17 AM and landing at 1:46 PM. October brings the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events. The forecast cools from 93°F with thunderstorms on Friday to 77°F by Sunday. Our budget for two comes to $1,652 for flights, the best-value hotel and spending money. It's a solid pick for a quick park weekend with a food festival on the side. Fares move, so this price could change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a theme-park weekend with food and nightlife mixed in. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who want one big park day, an evening at EPCOT's festival and an easy Sunday. With only 2 nights and a late Friday arrival on the cheaper fare, the pace is full. Pick one or two parks instead of trying to do them all.
Weather in Orlando, Oct 16–18
Highs 77–93°F, a small chance of rain
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16 | 93 °F | 76 °F | 40% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 80 °F | 72 °F | 23% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 77 °F | 72 °F | 32% |
Where to stay in Orlando
Westgate Town Center Resort is the best value: $272 for the stay ($136 a night) for a Deluxe Studio Villa in Celebration, rated 8.5 from 1,753 reviews. The Wyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center came out as the top-rated pick in our search at $259 for the stay ($130 a night). It's rated 7.4 from 11,415 reviews and sits in the Universal Orlando area, which is walkable to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Epic Universe. Baymont by Wyndham Orlando North Millenia is the budget option: $128 for the stay ($64 a night), breakfast included, rated 6.8 from 2,004 reviews. All three offer free cancellation. If you want shopping and restaurants, look at International Drive. Lake Buena Vista has lower rates a short shuttle from Disney.
Westgate Town Center Resort
$272 for 2 nights, two guests · $136 a night
See roomsWyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center
$259 for 2 nights, two guests · $130 a night
See roomsBaymont by Wyndham Orlando North Millenia
$128 for 2 nights, two guests · $64 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 Saturday 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 for a slower Sunday
Also worth it
- Spend a day at EPCOT's World Showcase
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Columbus | John Glenn Columbus International (CMH), Rickenbacker International (LCK) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Orlando | Orlando International (MCO), Orlando Sanford International (SFB) |
| Flight time | 8h 16m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 804 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Orlando costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $860 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Westgate Town Center Resort) | $272 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,652 |
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: Columbus to Orlando
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $430 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $430 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Price checks | 3 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- 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 Columbus.
- The $430 fare has one stop and takes 8h 16m to cover 804 miles. The nonstop takes 2h 29m.
- All three hotels we list offer free cancellation. Only the Baymont includes breakfast.
- October brings the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events to the parks.
- Prices are all-in, taxes and fees included, as we found them, and they can change.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
It was $430 per person round trip, $860 for two, on Frontier with one stop. It leaves Columbus (CMH) at 4:27 PM on Friday, Oct 16 and lands in Orlando (MCO) at 12:43 AM. A Frontier nonstop was $489 per person, landing at 1:46 PM.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars and Orlando is on the same time as Columbus.
What is the weather like?
Friday looks like 93°F with a 40% chance of thunderstorms. Saturday is 80°F with a 23% chance of showers, and Sunday is 77°F at 32%. Lows stay at 72–76°F.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for one or two parks if you plan for it. On the $430 fare you land after midnight, so Saturday is your full day. The nonstop gives you Friday afternoon too.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
Our budget comes to $1,652 for two: $860 for flights, $272 for Westgate Town Center Resort and $520 of spending money, or $130 per person per day.
Can I cancel the hotel?
Yes. All three hotels we list, from $64 to $136 a night, offer free cancellation on the rooms we found.
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