Orlando from Richmond, Oct 16–18: round trip from $333
Round-trip flights from Richmond to Orlando are $333 per person on JetBlue for Oct 16–18, 2026, 2 nights, with one stop. A JetBlue nonstop is $351 per person. The forecast runs 93°F on Friday down to 75°F by Sunday with some storms, and the best-value hotel is $118 a night.
The flight
$333 per person, round trip
$666 for two, taxes and fees included · JetBlue · 1 stop · 4h 59m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 6:15 AM – Fri, Oct 16, 11:14 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | $333 | 1 stop | 4h 59m |
| JetBlue | $351 | nonstop | 2h 16m |
| American | $375 | 1 stop | 4h 11m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 2:55 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 | $666 |
| voco Kissimmee Orlando by IHG, 2 nights | $235 |
| Trip total for two | $901 |
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Why go now
$333 per person round trip, $666 for two, on JetBlue with one stop when we checked, taxes and fees included. That's a touch above $314, the median of 10 earlier checks on this route, so this isn't a markdown. It's simply the trip we'd pick for this weekend at this price. If you'd rather skip the connection, the 2:55 PM nonstop is $351 per person. Add the voco Kissimmee Orlando by IHG at $235 for two nights and our sample budget comes to $1,421 for two, including $520 for spending. October means the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Halloween events. The forecast shows 93°F on Friday, cooling to 75°F by Sunday, with thunderstorms or showers and rain chances between 18% and 29%. Good for a quick theme-park weekend, with no time change and no passport needed.
The kind of trip this is
This is a theme-park weekend: fireworks, coasters and festival food packed into two nights. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who like to pick one park a day and go all in, or who'd rather swap a park day for a quiet paddle on the Wekiva River. The pace is busy on Saturday and easy on the edges, with Friday and Sunday mostly for travel.
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
voco Kissimmee Orlando by IHG is the best value at $235 for the stay ($118 a night) for a Standard Room with Two Queen Beds. It's rated 7.9 from 404 reviews, but heads-up: there's no free cancellation. Westgate Town Center Resort is the top rated, 8.5 from 1,755 reviews, at $272 for the stay ($136 a night) for a Deluxe Studio Villa, and it has free cancellation. Both are in Celebration, close to Kissimmee, which is known for vacation villas with private pools. Wyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center is listed as the budget pick at $259 ($130 a night), rated 7.4 from 11,419 reviews, with free cancellation. It sits near the Universal Orlando area and International Drive, a central strip with outlet malls, restaurants and attractions.
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.
- Ride Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal.
- Explore the Epic Universe park, walkable from hotels in 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 for a break from the parks.
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Richmond | Richmond International (RIC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Orlando | Orlando International (MCO), Orlando Sanford International (SFB) |
| Flight time | 4h 59m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 676 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Orlando costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $666 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (voco Kissimmee Orlando by IHG) | $235 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,421 |
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: Richmond to Orlando
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $333 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $166 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $314 |
| 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
- No passport needed, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference from Richmond.
- The $333 fare has one stop and takes just under five hours, leaving RIC at 6:15 AM and landing at MCO at 11:14 AM.
- Richmond to Orlando is 676 miles; Orlando is served by Orlando International (MCO) and Orlando Sanford International (SFB).
- voco Kissimmee Orlando by IHG has no free cancellation; the other two hotels do.
- Prices are all-in, as found when we checked, and can change before you book.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$333 per person round trip, $666 for two, on JetBlue with one stop, taxes and fees included when we checked. A JetBlue nonstop leaving at 2:55 PM and landing at 5:11 PM is $351 per person, or $702 for two.
Is $333 a good price for this route?
It's a little above $314, the median of 10 earlier checks on this route, and the lowest we saw was $166. It isn't a markdown, but with hotels from $118 a night it's the weekend trip we'd pick.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars and Orlando is on the same time as Richmond.
What is the weather like?
Warm and a bit stormy. The forecast shows 93°F with thunderstorms on Friday (29% rain chance), 79°F on Saturday (18%) and 75°F with showers on Sunday (23%).
Is 2 nights enough?
For one full park day, yes. The 6:15 AM flight lands at 11:14 AM Friday, which leaves time for an afternoon, then Saturday for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT or Universal.
What does the whole weekend cost?
Our sample budget is $1,421 for two: $666 in flights, $235 for the voco Kissimmee Orlando by IHG and $520 for spending.
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