Orlando from Raleigh-Durham, Oct 16–18: round trip from $324
When we checked, Frontier had nonstop round trips from Raleigh-Durham to Orlando for $324 per person, or $648 for two, for Oct 16–18, 2026, which is 2 nights. The forecast shows highs from 75°F to 93°F, with a chance of storms or showers each day. The best-value hotel is $235 for both nights.
The flight
$324 per person, round trip
$648 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 1h 59m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 9:30 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 11:29 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $324 | nonstop | 1h 59m |
| Frontier | $341 | 1 stop | 8h 13m |
| Frontier | $348 | 1 stop | 9h 55m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 2:57 PM 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 | $648 |
| voco Kissimmee Orlando by IHG, 2 nights | $235 |
| Trip total for two | $883 |
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Why go now
$324 per person is the lowest round trip we found for this weekend, and it's nonstop on Frontier. Here's the honest part: the median of our 8 earlier checks on this route was $166, and the lowest we saw in the last 30 days was $88, so this fare isn't a markdown. You're paying for timing. It's a nonstop of 119 minutes that leaves Friday night, so you lose no vacation days. October brings the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events. Highs drop from 93°F on Friday to 75°F by Sunday, and rain chances run from 18% to 29%. It works well as a short park weekend for two. Prices include taxes and fees as we found them, and they can change at any time.
The kind of trip this is
This is a theme-park weekend with a side of food festival. It suits a couple or two friends who want one big park day, an evening of fireworks and a slow Sunday. The Friday night arrival keeps Saturday free for the parks. The pace is busy but short. If you'd rather slow down, swap a park for a quiet paddle on the Wekiva River.
Weather in Orlando, Oct 16–18
Highs 75–93°F, a small chance of rain
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16 | 93 °F | 75 °F | 29% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 79 °F | 73 °F | 18% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 75 °F | 72 °F | 23% |
Where to stay in Orlando
We priced three hotels for both nights. voco Kissimmee Orlando by IHG is the best value at $235 for the stay, or $118 a night, with a 7.9 review score. Heads-up: it doesn't offer free cancellation. Westgate Town Center Resort is the top rated at 8.5. It's $272 for the stay, or $136 a night, for a Deluxe Studio Villa with free cancellation. Both are in the Celebration area near Kissimmee, which is known for villas with private pools and is an easy drive to the Disney parks. Wyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center is the budget pick at $259, or $130 a night. It scores 7.4 and has free cancellation. It's in the Universal Orlando area, which is walkable to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Epic Universe. All three rates are room only.
voco Kissimmee Orlando by IHG
$235 for 2 nights, two guests · $118 a night
See roomsWestgate 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
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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 on Saturday night
- Ride Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal
- Explore the Epic Universe park, walkable from the Universal Orlando area
- Spend a day at EPCOT's World Showcase during the Food & Wine Festival
- Take a kayak or airboat tour on the Wekiva River for a slower Sunday
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Raleigh-Durham | Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Orlando | Orlando International (MCO), Orlando Sanford International (SFB) |
| Flight time | 1h 59m nonstop |
| Distance | 539 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Orlando costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $648 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (voco Kissimmee Orlando by IHG) | $235 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,403 |
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: Raleigh-Durham to Orlando
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $324 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $88 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $166 |
| Price checks | 8 |
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, the currency is the US dollar, and Orlando is on the same time as Raleigh-Durham.
- The flight is a 119-minute nonstop from Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) to Orlando International (MCO).
- The forecast calls for thunderstorms on Friday and Saturday and showers on Sunday, with rain chances from 18% to 29%.
- All three hotel rates are room only, and only two of them offer free cancellation.
- In October, Orlando runs the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, it was $324 per person round trip, or $648 for two, nonstop on Frontier. The price includes taxes and fees. It isn't held, so check the live price before you decide.
When does the flight leave?
The outbound leaves Raleigh-Durham on Friday, Oct 16, at 9:30 PM and lands at Orlando International (MCO) the same night after 119 minutes in the air. You fly home on Sunday, Oct 18.
Is this a good price for the route?
Not compared with earlier checks. Across our 8 checks the median was $166, and the lowest in the last 30 days was $88. At $324, you're paying for a nonstop on this exact weekend.
What is the weather like?
Expect warm and changeable weather. Highs run 93°F on Friday, 79°F on Saturday and 75°F on Sunday. Thunderstorms are forecast for the first two days and showers on Sunday, with rain chances between 18% and 29%.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for one full park day and a relaxed Sunday. Since you land Friday night, all of Saturday is free for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT or Universal.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, so you'll pay in US dollars, and there's no time difference from Raleigh-Durham.
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