New Orleans from Fort Myers, 5 – 9 Nov: £1,559 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- £61 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome by IHG, rated 8.5 by 2,280 guests
- Free cancellation at Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome by IHG
The catch: Not nonstop: 3 stops on the way, 40h 13m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
We found round-trip flights from Fort Myers to New Orleans on MX + F9 for $476 per person ($952 for two) for Nov 5–9, 2026, 4 nights. It isn't nonstop: the cheapest fare has 3 stops. Typical highs are 75–78°F, and the best-value hotel is $279 a night.
The total, before you go
£1,559 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £718 |
| Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome by IHG, 4 nights, two guests, taxes in | £841 |
| The total, before you go | £1,559 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£61 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); 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
£359 per person, return
£718 for two, taxes and fees included · MX + F9 · 3 stops · 40h 13m
Out Thu, Nov 5, 7:00 AM – Thu, Nov 5, 9:57 PM · back Mon, Nov 9, 8:57 PM – Tue, Nov 10, 10:13 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| MX + F9 | £359 | 3 stops | 40h 13m |
| Frontier | £409 | 2 stops | 36h 3m |
| MX + F9 | £392 | 2 stops | 40h 13m |
Prices checked 13 Oct 2026, 09:11 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $476 per person when we checked, this fare is $81 below the typical fare on this route. That's 15% under the $557 median from 8 earlier checks. Across the 12 offers we saw, fares ran from $476 to $672, so this one sits at the bottom of that range. Prices include taxes and fees as found and can change at any time. Early November is past the summer heat in New Orleans, with typical highs of 75–78°F and lows near 63°F. That's good walking weather for the French Quarter and evenings out on Frenchmen Street. Heads-up: November still falls in hurricane season, and the flight has 3 stops, so plan for long travel days. For two people, flights, the best-value hotel and spending money come to $3,108.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city and food trip built around jazz, Creole and Cajun cooking and old architecture. It's a good fit for a couple or a pair of friends who like to eat well, walk a lot and stay out for live music. The pace is easy: slow mornings over beignets, a museum or streetcar ride in the afternoon, and clubs at night.
Weather in New Orleans, 5 – 9 Nov
Typical highs 75–78°F, lows near 63°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 5 Nov | 75 °F | 62 °F | Overcast |
| Fri 6 Nov | 76 °F | 63 °F | Overcast |
| Sat 7 Nov | 77 °F | 64 °F | Overcast |
| Sun 8 Nov | 78 °F | 65 °F | Drizzle |
| Mon 9 Nov | 76 °F | 62 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in New Orleans
All three picks are in Downtown New Orleans, close to the French Quarter, which is the historic heart with its balconies, jazz clubs and Bourbon Street. Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome by IHG is the best value at $1,116 for the stay ($279 a night). It has a review score of 8.5 from 2,280 reviews and free cancellation, room only. Hyatt Regency New Orleans is the top rated at 9 from 990 reviews. It costs $2,136 ($534 a night), and this rate has no free cancellation. Best Western Plus St. Christopher Hotel, our budget pick, is $1,230 ($308 a night) with breakfast included and free cancellation, and it scores 7.6 from 1,320 reviews. The Central Business District / Warehouse District has modern hotels, museums and restaurants a short walk from the Quarter.
Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome by IHG
£841 for 4 nights, two guests · £210 a night
See roomsHyatt Regency New Orleans
£1,610 for 4 nights, two guests · £403 a night
See roomsBest Western Plus St. Christopher Hotel
£927 for 4 nights, two guests · £232 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 past the Garden District mansions
- 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 Fort Myers | Southwest Florida International (RSW) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New Orleans | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
| Flight time | 40h 13m (3 stops) |
| Distance | 549 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 4 nights in New Orleans costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £718 |
| Hotel, 4 nights (Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome by IHG) | £841 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 4 days for two | £784 |
| Total for two | £2,343 |
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: Fort Myers to New Orleans
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £359 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £248 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £420 |
| Price checks | 8 |
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 Fort Myers.
- The $476 fare on MX + F9 has 3 stops and lists 40h 13m of total travel time, even though the cities are only 549 miles apart.
- November is still hurricane season, and the weather normals show drizzle on Sunday, Nov 8.
- Hyatt Regency New Orleans has no free cancellation at this rate. The other two hotels have free cancellation.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, it was $476 per person round trip, or $952 for two, including taxes and fees. That's $81 below the typical fare on this route. Prices change, so check the live fare before you book.
Is it nonstop?
No. The $476 fare on MX + F9 has 3 stops. It leaves RSW at 7:00 AM on Thursday, Nov 5, and lands at MSY at 9:57 PM. The return leaves at 8:57 PM on Monday, Nov 9, and arrives at 10:13 PM on Tuesday, Nov 10.
What is the weather like?
Normals for these dates show highs of 75–78°F and lows of 62–65°F, mostly overcast, with drizzle on Nov 8. Pack light layers and a rain jacket.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Southwest Florida International (RSW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY), and you'll pay in US dollars.
What will the whole trip cost for two?
We estimate $3,108 for two: $952 for flights, $1,116 at the Holiday Inn for 4 nights, and $1,040 for spending, which works out to $130 per person per day.
Is 4 nights enough?
With the long travel days on each end, 4 nights covers the main things: the French Quarter, Frenchmen Street, the WWII Museum, a streetcar ride and a swamp tour.
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