Orlando from Minneapolis, Oct 16–18: round trip from $474
When we checked, round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Orlando for Oct 16–18, 2026 (2 nights) were $474 per person, or $948 for two, nonstop on Frontier. The forecast shows highs of 77–93°F with a small chance of showers. Our best-value pick, the Westgate Leisure Resort, came to $227 for both nights.
The flight
$474 per person, round trip
$948 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 3h 15m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 10:51 AM – Fri, Oct 16, 3:06 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $474 | nonstop | 3h 15m |
| Sun Country Airlines | $538 | nonstop | 3h 6m |
| Frontier | $475 | 1 stop | 9h 7m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 9:49 AM CDT. 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 | $948 |
| Westgate Leisure Resort, 2 nights | $227 |
| Trip total for two | $1,175 |
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Why go now
First, the honest part: $474 per person round trip is more than this route usually costs. The median of our earlier checks is $265, and the lowest fare in the last 30 days was $238, so this isn't a price drop. What you do get is a nonstop Frontier flight that leaves MSP at 10:51 AM and lands at MCO at 3:06 PM, plus a full October weekend while the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events are on. The forecast starts at 93°F with thunderstorms on Friday and cools to 77°F with showers by Sunday. With the Westgate Leisure Resort at $227 for two nights, our sample budget for two comes to $1,695 all-in, and that includes $520 for spending. It's worth it if this is the weekend you actually have free.
The kind of trip this is
This is a theme-park weekend with a festival on the side: rides, fireworks and food booths, then a pool at a villa resort. It suits a couple or two friends who want a quick, packed getaway. The pace is busy. Two nights means picking one or two parks and skipping the rest, and you'll want to plan your days around the afternoon showers.
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 | 29% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 80 °F | 72 °F | 18% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 77 °F | 72 °F | 23% |
Where to stay in Orlando
The Westgate Leisure Resort is our best-value pick. It came to $227 for 2 nights ($114 a night) for a One-Bedroom Villa in the Sea World Orlando Area, with a 9 review score from 317 reviews. The Westgate Town Center Resort in Celebration is the top-rated choice by review volume: $272 for the stay ($136 a night) for a Deluxe Studio Villa, rated 8.5 across 1,753 reviews. On a budget, the Baymont by Wyndham Orlando North Millenia is $128 total ($64 a night), rated 6.8 from 2,004 reviews, and it's the only one of the three that includes breakfast. All three had free cancellation when we checked. If you'd rather stay somewhere else, International Drive puts outlet malls and restaurants close by, and Lake Buena Vista has hotels a short shuttle from Disney at lower rates.
Westgate Leisure Resort
$227 for 2 nights, two guests · $114 a night
See roomsWestgate Town Center Resort
$272 for 2 nights, two guests · $136 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
- Watch the fireworks over Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom.
- Ride Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal.
- Explore the Epic Universe park, which is within walking distance of the Universal Orlando area.
- Spend a day at EPCOT's World Showcase while the Food & Wine Festival is on.
- Take a kayak or airboat tour on the Wekiva River.
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Minneapolis | Minneapolis-Saint Paul International (MSP) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Orlando | Orlando International (MCO), Orlando Sanford International (SFB) |
| Flight time | 3h 15m nonstop |
| Distance | 1,314 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
What 2 nights in Orlando costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $948 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Westgate Leisure Resort) | $227 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,695 |
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: Minneapolis to Orlando
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $474 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $238 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $265 |
| Price checks | 10 |
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
- You don't need a passport, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis. The nonstop takes 3h 15m and covers 1,314 miles.
- October brings the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events.
- All three hotels had free cancellation when we checked. Only the Baymont includes breakfast; the two Westgate resorts are room only.
- Prices include taxes and fees as found when we checked. They can change before you book on the airline's or hotel's site.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, it was $474 per person round trip, or $948 for two, nonstop on Frontier. The outbound leaves at 10:51 AM on Friday, Oct 16 and lands at 3:06 PM. Sun Country also flies nonstop at $538 per person.
Is $474 a good price for this route?
Not by our numbers. The median of our earlier checks on this route is $265 per person, and the lowest in the last 30 days was $238. This trip is about the nonstop and the dates, not the fare.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows 93°F with thunderstorms on Friday, then showers on Saturday at 80°F and Sunday at 77°F. Lows stay around 72–76°F, and the chance of rain is 18–29% each day.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for one or two parks, not all of them. A good plan is one full day at EPCOT for the Food & Wine Festival or at Universal, and an easier Sunday before the flight home.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
Our sample budget for two is $1,695 all-in: $948 for flights, $227 for the Westgate Leisure Resort and $520 for spending, which works out to $130 per person per day. Park tickets aren't in our data.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from MSP to Orlando International (MCO), and everything is priced in US dollars.
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