Orlando trip from Houston (IAH): what 5 nights cost
For 2 travelers, a 5-night Orlando trip from Houston (IAH) runs about $2,244 to $2,474 with the round-trip flight, hotel, food and things to do. Here are three ways to spend it.
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| Plan | Flight | Hotel | Flight | Hotel | Food | Things to do | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best trip | JetBlue non-stop | SpringHill Suites Orlando Theme Parks · 3★ | $430 | $800 | $800 | $444 | $2,474 |
| Best value | Spirit non-stop (budget fare) | International Drive budget hotel · 2★ | $330 | $400 | $800 | $744 | $2,274 |
| Least cash | United non-stop | SpringHill Suites Orlando Theme Parks · 3★ | $480 | $800 | $800 | $164 | $2,244 |
Best trip skips budget airlines, Basic Economy and hostels. Best value and Least cash may use them to save money.
The Best trip, day by day
Day 1
- EPCOT$280 for 2
Day 2
- Gatorland$70 for 2
- 4 Rivers SmokehouseOrder: Smoked brisket · in your food budget
Day 3
- ICON Park wheel$60 for 2
- Hawkers Asian street foodOrder: Roti canai · in your food budget
Day 4
- Boma African buffetOrder: Zebra domes for dessert · $34 for 2 over your food budget
Day 5
- East End MarketOrder: Graze the market stalls · in your food budget
Flights from Houston (IAH)
Round trip for 2.
| Airline | Stops | Time each way | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit non-stop | non-stop | 2h 23m | $330 |
| Delta Basic Economy via Atlanta | 1 stop | 5h 06m | $390 |
| American via Miami | 1 stop | 5h 14m | $410 |
| JetBlue non-stop | non-stop | 2h 23m | $430 |
| Southwest non-stop | non-stop | 2h 23m | $440 |
| Delta via Atlanta | 1 stop | 5h 06m | $470 |
| United non-stop | non-stop | 2h 23m | $480 |
Food: about $80 a person a day
Breakfast$14
Lunch$18
Dinner$38
Snacks and coffee$10
Restaurants worth the trip
- Boma African buffetOrder: Zebra domes for dessert · about $55 a person
- Victoria & Albert'sOrder: The tasting menu · about $250 a person
- Hawkers Asian street foodOrder: Roti canai · about $25 a person
- 4 Rivers SmokehouseOrder: Smoked brisket · about $20 a person
- East End MarketOrder: Graze the market stalls · about $18 a person
Questions
How much is a 5-night trip to Orlando from Houston (IAH)?
About $2,244 to $2,474 for 2 travelers, including the round-trip flight, 5 nights of hotel, food and things to do.
What's the cheapest flight from Houston (IAH) to Orlando?
Spirit non-stop at about $330 round trip for 2.
How much should I budget for food in Orlando?
About $80 a person a day at mid-range places, or $800 for 2 over 5 days.
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