Orlando from Columbus, Oct 23–25: $1,064 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Frontier fare $380 per person, $42 below the typical fare
- Westgate Town Center Resort: 8.5 from 1,757 reviews, free cancellation
- EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events, highs 73–80°F
The catch: The $380 fare has 1 stop and takes 8h 16m, landing at 12:43 AM Saturday, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you want a park weekend for less and don't mind a late arrival; skip it if a short nonstop matters to you.
Worth it if you can live with a late, one-stop flight: $1,064 for two, all in. That's the Frontier flights at $760 plus 2 nights at Westgate Town Center Resort at $272 and its $32 resort fee, taxes and fees included. You fly out Friday, Oct 23 and come home Sunday, Oct 25, 2026, with 1 stop on the way down, and a checked bag and spending money aren't in the total.
The total, before you go
$1,064 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $760 |
| Westgate Town Center Resort, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $272 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $32 |
| The total, before you go | $1,064 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$42 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $60 each way per bag on Frontier, $240 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
$380 per person, round trip
$760 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 8h 16m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 4:27 PM – Sat, Oct 24, 12:43 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $380 | 1 stop | 8h 16m |
| Frontier | $428 | nonstop | 2h 31m |
| Breeze | $422 | 1 stop | 10h 35m |
Prices checked Oct 16, 2026, 12:34 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $380 per person, the Frontier fare is $42 below the typical fare on this route, which is $422 per person across 27 earlier checks. That puts the whole weekend at $1,064 for two, all in: flights, 2 nights at Westgate Town Center Resort and its $32 resort fee. October is a good month to go, since the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events are on. The forecast shows a high of 80°F Friday, 73°F Saturday and 78°F Sunday, with a 24% chance of showers Saturday and 22% of drizzle Sunday, so pack a light rain layer. If the one-stop routing is a dealbreaker, Frontier also listed a nonstop at $428 per person that leaves at 6:12 PM and takes 2h 31m. These prices are what we found when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a theme-park weekend: a late Friday of travel, Saturday in the parks and whatever Sunday allows before you head home. It suits a couple or two friends who already know which park they want and don't mind a fast pace. With a studio villa to sleep in and October's festival and Halloween calendar, it's more about fun than rest.
Weather in Orlando, Oct 23–25
Highs 73–80°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 80 °F | 65 °F | 10% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 73 °F | 67 °F | 24% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 78 °F | 68 °F | 22% |
Where to stay in Orlando
Westgate Town Center Resort is the best-value pick and the one in the total: $272 for 2 nights ($136 a night) in a Deluxe Studio Villa, rated 8.5 from 1,757 reviews, with free cancellation and a $32 resort fee already counted. It's in Celebration, Orlando. EVEN Hotel Orlando International Airport by IHG is the top rated at 8.9 from 287 reviews, $347 for the stay ($174 a night) plus $39 in fees at the property. It's handy after a 12:43 AM landing but has no free cancellation. Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando Altamonte Springs Maitland is the budget pick at $270 ($135 a night), rated 7.2 from 134 reviews, with breakfast and $28 in property fees, and no free cancellation either. Hotels in the Walt Disney World Resort area add early park entry and free transport.
Westgate Town Center Resort
$272 for 2 nights, two guests · $136 a night
See roomsEVEN Hotel Orlando International Airport by IHG
$347 for 2 nights, two guests · $174 a night
See roomsResidence Inn by Marriott Orlando Altamonte Springs Maitland
$270 for 2 nights, two guests · $135 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
- Watch the fireworks over Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom
- Spend a day at EPCOT's World Showcase while the Food & Wine Festival is on
- Ride Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal
- Explore the Epic Universe park
- Take a kayak or airboat tour on the Wekiva River
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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 | $760 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Westgate Town Center Resort) | $272 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,552 |
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 | $380 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $197 (Oct 16, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $422 |
| Price checks | 27 |
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 there's no time difference from Columbus.
- The $380 fare is Frontier with 1 stop: it leaves CMH at 4:27 PM Friday and lands at MCO at 12:43 AM.
- A checked bag isn't in the $1,064 total; plan on about $240 for two.
- Westgate Town Center Resort has free cancellation; the other two hotels don't.
- Orlando is 804 miles from Columbus, and the city is also served by Orlando Sanford International (SFB).
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if the late, one-stop flight works for you. The fare is 10% under the typical $422 per person, the hotel scores 8.5 with free cancellation, and the forecast looks mild. If you'd rather land rested, the nonstop costs more.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,064, all in: $760 for Frontier flights for two plus $272 for 2 nights at Westgate Town Center Resort, with its $32 resort fee and taxes included. A checked bag (about $240 for two) and spending money are extra.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. When we checked, Frontier listed a nonstop at $428 per person, $856 for two, leaving at 6:12 PM and landing at 8:43 PM after 2h 31m. It isn't the fare in our total.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows Friday overcast with a high of 80°F and a 10% chance of rain, Saturday showers with a high of 73°F and a 24% chance, and Sunday drizzle with a high of 78°F and a 22% chance. Lows run 65–68°F.
Is 2 nights enough?
For one big park day, yes. Since you land at 12:43 AM, Saturday is your full day, so pick one park, like EPCOT's World Showcase during Food & Wine or Universal for Hagrid's.
Do I need a passport?
No. Columbus to Orlando is a domestic trip, and both cities are on the same time zone.
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