Washington, D.C. from Orlando, Nov 5–8: $892 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Fare is $22 below the typical fare on this route, $213 per person
- citizenM Washington DC NoMa scores 8.7 from 4,229 reviews, free cancellation
- Highs of 65–69°F for walking the National Mall to Lincoln Memorial
The catch: Frontier's flight has one stop and takes 8h 31m, and a checked bag is about $240 for two, which is not in the total.
Worth it if you'd trade a long travel day for $22 off each fare; skip it if you want the 2h 19m American nonstop.
Worth it if you don't mind a long travel day: $892 for two covers the flights at $426 plus 3 nights at citizenM Washington DC NoMa at $466, taxes and fees included. The trip runs Thursday, Nov 5 to Sunday, Nov 8, 2026, on Frontier with one stop, leaving Orlando at 1:19 PM and landing at Reagan National at 9:50 PM. A checked bag and spending money are not in that total.
The total, before you go
$892 for two · 3 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $426 |
| citizenM Washington DC NoMa, 3 nights, two guests, taxes in | $466 |
| The total, before you go | $892 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$22 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); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. 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 · 1 stop · 8h 31m
Out Thu, Nov 5, 1:19 PM – Thu, Nov 5, 9:50 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $213 | 1 stop | 8h 31m |
| American | $237 | nonstop | 2h 19m |
| JetBlue | $233 | 1 stop | 4h 30m |
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Why now
At $213 per person, the Frontier fare is $22 below the typical fare on this route, about 9% under the $235 median of our 6 earlier checks. Across 12 offers for these dates we saw fares from $213 to $238, so this is the low end of what's out there right now. If the stop is a dealbreaker, American flies nonstop at 7:00 AM for $237 per person, or $474 for two. The weather for early November usually means highs of 65–69°F and lows near 48°F, mostly overcast, which is good weather for long walks between monuments and afternoons in free Smithsonian museums. Early November also falls outside the cherry blossom weeks of March and April. There's no time change from Orlando and you don't need a passport, so the 3 nights go to the city, not to recovering from the trip.
The kind of trip this is
A city and history long weekend for two, built around walking. You'll spend your days on the National Mall, in free museums and on Capitol Hill, then have dinner by the water at the Wharf. It suits couples or friends who like a full day on their feet and don't need a beach. The pace is steady: three nights is enough for the big monuments and a couple of museums if you plan each day around one area.
Weather in Washington, D.C., Nov 5–8
Typical highs 65–69°F, lows near 48°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 68 °F | 45 °F | Overcast |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 67 °F | 48 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 69 °F | 50 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 65 °F | 48 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Washington, D.C.
We priced three places for the 3 nights. citizenM Washington DC NoMa is the best-value pick and the one in the $892 total: $466 for the stay, $155 a night, a King Room with an 8.7 from 4,229 reviews and free cancellation. citizenM Washington DC Georgetown is the top-rated pick at $510, or $170 a night, scoring 9 from 274 reviews, with free cancellation and a King Room with North View. Georgetown is good for cobbled streets, canal walks and upscale shopping. Dupont Circle Embassy Inn by FOUND is the budget pick at $364, or $121 a night, but it scores 6.5 from 540 reviews and doesn't offer free cancellation. Dupont Circle has embassy-row townhouses, cafes and quick Metro links. All three are room only.
citizenM Washington DC NoMa
$466 for 3 nights, two guests · $155 a night
See roomscitizenM Washington DC Georgetown
$510 for 3 nights, two guests · $170 a night
See roomsDupont Circle Embassy Inn by FOUND
$364 for 3 nights, two guests · $121 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Washington, D.C. for these dates
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Where in Washington, D.C.
- Downtown / Penn Quarter: Walk to the National Mall, museums and the White House.
- Dupont Circle: Embassy-row townhouses, cafes and quick Metro links.
- Georgetown: Cobbled streets, canal walks and upscale shopping.
- Capitol Hill / Navy Yard: Near the Capitol, Eastern Market and the ballpark.
- Arlington, VA: Lower rates one Metro stop from the monuments.
What to do in Washington, D.C.
- Walk the National Mall from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial on a 65–69°F day
- Spend a morning at the National Air and Space Museum and the Natural History Museum
- Tour the Capitol and the Library of Congress on the same Capitol Hill day
- Pay respects at Arlington National Cemetery, an easy Metro ride across the river
- Have dinner along the Wharf on the Southwest waterfront
Also worth it
- Visit the National Air and Space Museum and the Natural History Museum
- See the cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin
- Dine along the Wharf on the Southwest waterfront
Tours and tickets in Washington, D.C.
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Orlando | Orlando International (MCO), Orlando Sanford International (SFB) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Washington, D.C. | Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles International (IAD), Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) |
| Flight time | 8h 31m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 758 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 3 nights in Washington, D.C. costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $426 |
| Hotel, 3 nights (citizenM Washington DC NoMa) | $466 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 3 days for two | $780 |
| Total for two | $1,672 |
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: Orlando to Washington, D.C.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $213 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $201 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $235 |
| Price checks | 6 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Washington, D.C..
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed, the currency is the US dollar, and there's no time difference from Orlando.
- The Frontier flight leaves Orlando International (MCO) at 1:19 PM and lands at Reagan Washington National (DCA) at 9:50 PM.
- The route covers 758 miles, and with one stop the flight takes 8h 31m.
- A checked bag is about $240 for two and isn't in the $892 total.
- Both citizenM hotels offer free cancellation; Dupont Circle Embassy Inn by FOUND does not.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if a long travel day doesn't bother you. The $213 fare is $22 below the typical fare on this route, and the NoMa hotel scores 8.7 with free cancellation. If time matters more, the American nonstop is $237 per person.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$892 for two, taxes and fees included: $426 for the Frontier flights and $466 for 3 nights at citizenM Washington DC NoMa. A checked bag at about $240 for two and spending money aren't in that total. We'd plan on $780 in spending money for the two of you.
How long is the flight?
The Frontier flight has one stop and takes 8h 31m, leaving at 1:19 PM and landing at 9:50 PM on Thursday, Nov 5. American's nonstop takes 2h 19m, leaving at 7:00 AM and landing at 9:19 AM, for $474 for two.
What is the weather like?
For these dates the usual pattern is highs of 65–69°F and lows near 48°F, with overcast skies. That's comfortable for walking the Mall. Pack a layer for the evenings.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you'll pay in US dollars, and D.C. is on the same time as Orlando.
Is 3 nights enough?
For a first visit, yes, if you give each day one area: the National Mall and its museums, then Capitol Hill and the Library of Congress, then Arlington National Cemetery and dinner at the Wharf. Remember that the first evening goes to the flight, which lands at 9:50 PM.
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