New Orleans from Albany, 13 – 16 Nov: £1,250 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- £190 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Free cancellation at Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown
- Typical highs 67–70°F, lows near 56°F this time of year
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 38h 10m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
New Orleans is 3 nights from Albany, 13 – 16 Nov 2026. The cheapest round trip we found is £312 per person (MX, 2 stops, 38h 10m), 38% below the typical £502 on this route. Hotels start at £181 a night; Typical highs 67–70°F, lows near 56°F this time of year.
The total, before you go
£1,250 for two · 3 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £623 |
| Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown, 3 nights, two guests, taxes in | £544 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £83 |
| The total, before you go | £1,250 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£190 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on Breeze, £121 for two return); 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
£312 per person, return
£623 for two, taxes and fees included · Breeze · 2 stops · 38h 10m
Out Fri, Nov 13, 8:18 PM – Sat, Nov 14, 5:18 PM · back Mon, Nov 16, 8:57 PM – Tue, Nov 17, 2:07 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breeze | £312 | 2 stops | 38h 10m |
| G4 + F9 | £341 | 2 stops | 39h 31m |
| Breeze | £328 | 2 stops | 42h 25m |
Prices checked 16 Oct 2026, 03:35 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why New Orleans
Why we picked it: New Orleans is the best value we priced for these dates: $413 round trip, 38% under the typical price.
New Orleans runs on jazz, Creole and Cajun cooking, centuries-old architecture and a festival calendar that peaks at Mardi Gras.
Weather in New Orleans, 13 – 16 Nov
Typical highs 67–70°F, lows near 56°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 13 Nov | 67 °F | 57 °F | Rain |
| Sat 14 Nov | 67 °F | 55 °F | Clear |
| Sun 15 Nov | 70 °F | 55 °F | Clear |
| Mon 16 Nov | 70 °F | 57 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in New Orleans
Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown
£544 for 3 nights, two guests · £181 a night
See roomsPelham Hotel
£796 for 3 nights, two guests · £266 a night
See roomsBest Western Plus St. Christopher Hotel
£601 for 3 nights, two guests · £200 a night
See roomsAll hotels in New Orleans for these dates
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Where in New Orleans
- French Quarter: Historic heart with balconies, jazz clubs and Bourbon Street.
- Central Business District / Warehouse District: Modern hotels, museums and restaurants a short walk from the Quarter.
- Garden District: Grand mansions and oak-lined streets along the streetcar line.
- Marigny / Bywater: Frenchmen Street music clubs and colourful shotgun houses.
What to do in New Orleans
Signature experiences
- Hear live jazz on Frenchmen Street or at Preservation Hall
- Eat beignets at Café du Monde and gumbo in the Quarter
- Ride the St. Charles streetcar through the Garden District
- Tour the National WWII Museum
- Take a swamp tour to see alligators
- Visit the above-ground tombs of St. Louis Cemetery
Tours and tickets in New Orleans
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Albany | Albany International (ALB) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New Orleans | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
| Flight time | 38h 10m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 1,259 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 3 nights in New Orleans costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £624 |
| Hotel, 3 nights (Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown) | £544 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 3 days for two | £589 |
| Total for two | £1,757 |
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: Albany to New Orleans
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £312 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £272 (16 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £502 |
| Price checks | 9 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for New Orleans.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Hurricane season
Questions readers ask
How much does 3 nights in New Orleans from Albany cost?
About £1,757 for two: £624 in flights, £544 for the hotel and £589 for food, getting around and tickets.
What is the weather like in New Orleans 13 – 16 Nov?
Typical highs 67–70°F, lows near 56°F this time of year
Do I need a passport for New Orleans?
No. No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for New Orleans.
How long is the flight from Albany to New Orleans?
38h 10m with 2 stops on MX, on the fare we found.
Is £312 a good price for Albany to New Orleans?
It is 38% below the typical £502 per person we see on this route, which is why it made the list.
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