Orlando from Detroit, Oct 30–Nov 1: $612 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop on Frontier, 2h 44m, $169 per person below the typical fare
- Typical highs of 78–81°F, mostly clear on Saturday, Oct 31
- EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events run in October
The catch: A checked bag is about $240 for two and isn't in the total, and the $167 hotel has no free cancellation.
Worth it if you two pack light and want a busy park weekend; skip it if you need checked bags or a slow, quiet getaway.
Worth it: $612 for two, all in, for Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026, covering the flights at $426 plus 2 nights at our best-value hotel at $167 and its $19 resort fee, taxes and fees included. The flights are nonstop on Frontier, 2h 44m, leaving Detroit at 9:47 AM on Friday, Oct 30 and landing at 12:31 PM. A checked bag and spending money are not in that total.
The total, before you go
$612 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $426 |
| Days Inn by Wyndham Orlando Conv. Center/International Dr, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $167 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $19 |
| The total, before you go | $612 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$169 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
$213 per person, round trip
$426 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 2h 44m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 9:47 AM – Fri, Oct 30, 12:31 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $213 | nonstop | 2h 44m |
| Frontier | $287 | 1 stop | 8h 19m |
| Frontier | $213 | nonstop | 2h 43m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 8:59 PM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $213 per person, $169 below the typical fare on this route ($382), a 44% gap, and it carries a Lowest in 30 days badge across 12 checks. Fares we saw on this trip ran from $213 to $299 per person. Typical highs for these dates are 78–81°F with lows near 63°F, so a day in the parks is warm without the hot, stormy summer afternoons. October brings the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events, and Saturday, Oct 31 is Halloween itself. The nonstop lands at 12:31 PM on Friday, which leaves the afternoon for a first ride or a walk along International Drive. Prices were found at the time shown, taxes and fees included, and they can change before you book on the airline's or the hotel's site.
The kind of trip this is
This is a theme-park weekend: two full days of rides, fireworks and festival food, with an outlet stop or a pool break when your legs give out. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who like a busy pace and early starts, and who would rather put the money into park days than into the room. Families can do it too, though 2 nights is tight.
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
All three picks sit in the Universal Orlando area, walkable to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Epic Universe, with International Drive's outlets and restaurants close by. Days Inn by Wyndham Orlando Conv. Center/International Dr is the best value at $167 for the stay ($84 a night), rated 7.8 from 2,068 reviews, plus a $19 fee at the property that is already in our total; it has no free cancellation. EVEN Hotel Orlando Universal Blvd by IHG is the top rated, 9.3 from 101 reviews, at $296 for the stay ($148 a night) with free cancellation and a $33 property fee. Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando is the budget pick at $182 ($91 a night), rated 8 from 4,715 reviews, with two double beds and a $20 property fee.
Days Inn by Wyndham Orlando Conv. Center/International Dr
$167 for 2 nights, two guests · $84 a night
See roomsEVEN Hotel Orlando Universal Blvd by IHG
$296 for 2 nights, two guests · $148 a night
See roomsRosen Inn at Pointe Orlando
$182 for 2 nights, two guests · $91 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
- Ride Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal, a walk from your hotel area
- Spend a full day exploring the Epic Universe park
- Eat your way around 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
Also worth it
- Explore the Epic Universe park
- Spend a day at EPCOT's World Showcase
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Detroit | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Orlando | Orlando International (MCO), Orlando Sanford International (SFB) |
| Flight time | 2h 44m nonstop |
| Distance | 967 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Orlando costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $426 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Days Inn by Wyndham Orlando Conv. Center/International Dr) | $167 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,113 |
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: Detroit to Orlando
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $213 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $213 (Oct 16, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $382 |
| Price checks | 12 |
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: it's a domestic trip, prices are in US dollars and there's no time difference
- The nonstop covers 967 miles in 2h 44m, from DTW to Orlando International (MCO)
- All three hotels are room only; only EVEN Hotel Orlando Universal Blvd by IHG offers free cancellation
- Weather figures are seasonal normals: overcast Friday, mostly clear Saturday, drizzle on Sunday, Nov 1
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, for the two of you if you travel light. The nonstop fare is $213 per person, 44% below the typical $382 on this route, typical highs run 78–81°F, and 2 nights at the best-value hotel come to $167.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$612 for two: $426 for the flights, $167 for 2 nights at the best-value hotel and its $19 resort fee, taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $240 for two, plus park tickets and meals are extra.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight from Detroit, you pay in US dollars and Orlando is on the same clock as Detroit.
What is the weather like?
Seasonal normals for these dates: highs of 78–81°F and lows of 61–65°F. Friday looks overcast, Saturday mostly clear and Sunday, Nov 1 brings drizzle, so pack a light layer.
Is 2 nights enough?
For one or two parks, yes. You land at 12:31 PM on Friday, Oct 30 and fly home Sunday, Nov 1. We don't have the return flight time, so check it before you plan Sunday.
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