New Orleans from Columbus, 23 – 25 Oct: £1,062 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Not worth it this week
- $430 per person, $227 below the typical fare on this route
- Catahoula Hotel New Orleans: 7.6 from 369 reviews, free cancellation
- Highs of 84–88°F and a 16–26% chance of rain
The catch: The one-stop Frontier flight takes 26h 57m and lands Saturday at 8:09 PM, so you lose Friday night and nearly all of Saturday.
Worth it if you can stretch this into a longer trip or find a shorter routing; skip it if this weekend is all you have.
Not worth it this week: the fare is low, but the trip doesn't work. $1,409 for two covers the Frontier flights at $860 plus 2 nights at Catahoula Hotel New Orleans at $549, taxes and fees included; resort fees, a checked bag and spending money aren't in it. The flight leaves Friday, Oct 23 at 6:12 PM, makes one stop and lands Saturday, Oct 24 at 8:09 PM, 26h 57m later, on a weekend that ends Sunday, Oct 25.
The total, before you go
£1,062 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £648 |
| Catahoula Hotel New Orleans, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £414 |
| The total, before you go | £1,062 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£171 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£324 per person, return
£648 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 26h 57m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 6:12 PM – Sat, Oct 24, 8:09 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £324 | 1 stop | 26h 57m |
| MX + F9 | £433 | 3 stops | 30h 58m |
| Breeze | £445 | 1 stop | 22h 40m |
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Why now
The fare is the strong part: $430 per person, $227 below the typical fare on this route, 35% under the $657 median of our earlier checks, and the lowest we've seen in 30 days. Across 12 offers we saw fares from $430 to $713. The weather looks easy too, with highs of 84–88°F, overcast skies and a 16–26% chance of rain, though late October still falls in hurricane season. The problem is the clock. The cheapest flight leaves Columbus Friday at 6:12 PM and reaches New Orleans Saturday at 8:09 PM, after 26h 57m and one stop. With the weekend ending Sunday, Oct 25, you'd pay for 2 hotel nights and get one evening in town. If you can add days or find a shorter routing, keep an eye on this route.
The kind of trip this is
A food-and-music city weekend: jazz clubs, Creole and Cajun cooking, centuries-old architecture and late nights. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who like to walk, eat and stay out, at a pace that starts slow over beignets and runs late on Frenchmen Street. It's built for full days on the ground, which is exactly what this flight takes away.
Weather in New Orleans, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 84–88°F, a small chance of rain
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 87 °F | 75 °F | 23% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 88 °F | 74 °F | 16% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 84 °F | 67 °F | 26% |
Where to stay in New Orleans
All three are in or near the Central Business District / Warehouse District, which is good for museums, restaurants and a short walk to the French Quarter. Catahoula Hotel New Orleans is the best value and the one in our total: $549 for 2 nights ($275 a night) for a Deluxe Room downtown, rated 7.6 from 369 reviews, with free cancellation. Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center is the budget pick at $564 for the stay ($282 a night). It's rated 8.3 from 1,365 reviews, has two queen beds and offers free cancellation. New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District is the top rated at 8.6 from 123 reviews, but it costs $854 for the stay ($427 a night) and doesn't offer free cancellation.
Catahoula Hotel New Orleans
£414 for 2 nights, two guests · £207 a night
See roomsNew Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District
£644 for 2 nights, two guests · £322 a night
See roomsHilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center
£425 for 2 nights, two guests · £213 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
- 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 Columbus | John Glenn Columbus International (CMH), Rickenbacker International (LCK) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New Orleans | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
| Flight time | 26h 57m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 799 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in New Orleans costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £648 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Catahoula Hotel New Orleans) | £414 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,454 |
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: Columbus to New Orleans
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £324 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £324 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £495 |
| Price checks | 10 |
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
- No passport needed, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- New Orleans is 1 hour behind Columbus.
- The flight runs from John Glenn Columbus International (CMH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) with one stop, 26h 57m in all.
- Late October is hurricane season in New Orleans.
- Prices are all in, with taxes and fees included, as we found them. They can change before you book.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Not this weekend. The fare is $227 per person below the typical fare on this route, but the one-stop flight takes 26h 57m and lands Saturday at 8:09 PM. On a trip that ends Sunday, Oct 25, that leaves you one evening.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,409 for two, all in: Frontier flights at $860 ($430 per person) plus 2 nights at Catahoula Hotel New Orleans at $549. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money aren't included.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, so you won't need a passport, and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
The forecast is overcast with highs of 84–88°F, lows of 67–75°F and a 16–26% chance of rain. Late October is still hurricane season.
Is 2 nights enough?
Usually 2 nights would work for a long weekend, but not with this flight. You land Saturday at 8:09 PM, so Friday's hotel night goes unused.
How long is the flight?
This Frontier flight takes 26h 57m with one stop. It leaves Columbus Friday, Oct 23 at 6:12 PM and arrives Saturday, Oct 24 at 8:09 PM.
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