The weekend after

Orlando from Raleigh-Durham, Oct 30–Nov 1: $462 for two, all in

The verdict

IT’S WORTH IT ★ IT’S WORTH IT ★

Our verdict

Worth it, because

  • Nonstop on Frontier, 1h 59m
  • $53 per person below the typical fare on this route
  • Typical highs 78–81°F, lows near 63°F this time of year

The catch: Heads-up for these dates: EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events.

Worth it with kids who are up for long days; skip it if you want quiet.

Nonstop flights on Frontier from Raleigh-Durham to Orlando cost $138 per person for Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026 when we checked, $53 below the typical fare on this route. Three places to stay start at $84 a night for the 2-night stay. The total, before you go: $443 for two, flights and Days Inn by Wyndham Orlando Conv. Center/International Dr with taxes and fees. Prices move; every link below shows the live price.

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The total, before you go

$462 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee

For two
Flights for two, round trip$276
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$462
A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total)about $240

$53 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

$138 per person, round trip

27% below typical

$276 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 1h 59m

Out Fri, Oct 30, 2:45 PM – Fri, Oct 30, 4:44 PM

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Other fares we saw for these dates
AirlinePer personStopsDuration
Frontier$138nonstop1h 59m
Breeze$158nonstop1h 55m
Frontier$138nonstop1h 55m

Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 8:28 PM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.

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Why Orlando

Why we picked it: Nonstop in 1h 59m at $138 per person, $41 under the typical $179 (23% less), with highs of 78–81°F.

Orlando is the theme-park capital, home to Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld, with villa rentals and outlet shopping for families.

Weather in Orlando, Oct 30–Nov 1

Typical highs 78–81°F, lows near 63°F this time of year

Averages for these dates over the last five years
DayTypical highTypical lowTypical weather
Fri, Oct 3081 °F65 °FOvercast
Sat, Oct 3179 °F63 °FMostly clear
Sun, Nov 178 °F61 °FDrizzle

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast

Where to stay in Orlando

Days Inn by Wyndham Orlando Conv. Center/International Dr

★★ 7.8 2,068 reviews

Universal Orlando Resort Area, OrlandoKing Room with Bath Tub - Mobility/Hearing Accessible - Non-Smokingroom_only

$167 for 2 nights, two guests · $84 a night

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EVEN Hotel Orlando Universal Blvd by IHG

★★★ 9.3 101 reviews

Universal Orlando Resort Area, OrlandoStandard King Roomroom_onlyfree cancellation

$296 for 2 nights, two guests · $148 a night

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Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando

★★★ 8 4,715 reviews

Universal Orlando Resort Area, OrlandoDeluxe Double Room with Two Double Bedsroom_only

$182 for 2 nights, two guests · $91 a night

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All 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

Signature experiences

  • Watch the fireworks over Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom
  • Ride Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal
  • Explore the Epic Universe park
  • Spend a day at EPCOT's World Showcase
  • Take a kayak or airboat tour on the Wekiva River

Tours and tickets in Orlando

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Getting there and around

Airports in Raleigh-DurhamRaleigh-Durham International (RDU)
Airports in OrlandoOrlando International (MCO), Orlando Sanford International (SFB)
Flight time1h 59m nonstop
Distance539 miles each way
Time differencesame time zone

What 2 nights in Orlando costs

Estimate
Flights for two$276
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$963

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$138 per person
Lowest in the last 30 days$88 (Oct 12, 2026)
Typical price, last 60 days$191
Price checks13

Every price we found on this route

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

Questions readers ask

How much does 2 nights in Orlando from Raleigh-Durham cost?

About $963 for two: $276 in flights, $167 for the hotel and $520 for food, getting around and tickets.

What is the weather like in Orlando Oct 30–Nov 1?

Typical highs 78–81°F, lows near 63°F this time of year

Do I need a passport for Orlando?

No. No passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Orlando.

How long is the flight from Raleigh-Durham to Orlando?

1h 59m nonstop on Frontier, on the fare we found.

Is $138 a good price for Raleigh-Durham to Orlando?

It is 28% below the typical $191 per person we see on this route, which is why it made the list.

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Flights $757 + hotel $208 + resort fee $22, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $240

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