New Orleans from Madison, 23 – 25 Oct: £1,238 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $489 per person on American, $560 below the typical fare
- Highs of 79–82°F and a 4–6% chance of rain
- Hilton Garden Inn rated 8.3 from 1,365 reviews, free cancellation
The catch: The flight has one stop and takes 4h 48m, it's hurricane season, and a checked bag is about $160 for two on top.
Worth it if you want a food-and-jazz long weekend and don't mind a stop; skip it if you need a nonstop.
Worth it if a one-stop flight is fine for you: the trip is $1,640 for two, all in. That's the American flights at $978 plus 2 nights at Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center at $575 and its $87 property fee, taxes and fees included. You leave Friday, Oct 23 and come home Sunday, Oct 25, 2026, and the outbound flight has one stop and takes 4h 48m.
The total, before you go
£1,238 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £738 |
| Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £434 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £66 |
| The total, before you go | £1,238 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£423 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 American, £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
£369 per person, return
£738 for two, taxes and fees included · American · 1 stop · 4h 48m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 4:44 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 9:32 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American | £369 | 1 stop | 4h 48m |
| American. Operated by Republic Airways as American Eagle + Republic Airways as American Eagle | £369 | 1 stop | 5h 19m |
| American | £369 | 1 stop | 5h 34m |
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026, 19:46 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
Numbers first: $489 per person on American, which is $560 below the typical fare on this route, or 53% less. It's also the lowest fare in 30 days across 11 checks. For these dates we saw 12 offers, ranging from $489 to $1,026. That puts the whole weekend at $1,640 for two, all in, with the Hilton Garden Inn's $87 property fee already counted. A checked bag and spending money are extra. Late October brings good weather too: highs of 79–82°F, lows of 65–68°F and a 4–6% chance of rain each day. It's still hurricane season, so check the forecast again before you go. Prices are what we found when we checked, and they can change. Two nights is enough for jazz on Frenchmen Street, beignets, a streetcar ride and the National WWII Museum.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city weekend built around food and music: gumbo and beignets by day, live jazz at night, and history in the museums and cemeteries in between. It suits a couple or two friends who like to walk, eat and stay out a little late. The pace is easy but full. Your flight lands at 9:32 PM Friday, so Saturday is the one long day you get.
Weather in New Orleans, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 79–82°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 79 °F | 65 °F | 4% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 81 °F | 66 °F | 4% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 82 °F | 68 °F | 6% |
Where to stay in New Orleans
Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center is our best-value pick: $575 for the 2 nights ($288 a night), rated 8.3 from 1,365 reviews. It's room only, with free cancellation and an $87 fee paid at the hotel. It's in the Central Business District / Warehouse District, with museums and restaurants a short walk from the Quarter. Hyatt House New Orleans Downtown is the top rated at 9.1 from 1,148 reviews. It's $695 for the stay ($348 a night) with breakfast included, plus a $105 property fee, and it has no free cancellation. Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG puts you right in the French Quarter, near the balconies and jazz clubs. It's $624 ($312 a night), 4 stars, rated 7.7 from 2,333 reviews, with free cancellation and a $96 property fee.
Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center
£434 for 2 nights, two guests · £217 a night
See roomsHyatt House New Orleans Downtown
£525 for 2 nights, two guests · £263 a night
See roomsCrowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
£471 for 2 nights, two guests · £236 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 Madison | Dane County Regional (MSN) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New Orleans | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
| Flight time | 4h 48m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 907 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in New Orleans costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £738 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center) | £434 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £393 |
| Total for two | £1,565 |
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: Madison to New Orleans
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £369 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £369 (16 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £792 |
| Price checks | 11 |
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, you pay in US dollars, and New Orleans is on the same time as Madison.
- The outbound flight leaves Dane County Regional (MSN) at 4:44 PM Friday and lands at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) at 9:32 PM, with one stop.
- The $1,640 covers flights, the hotel and its $87 property fee. A checked bag is about $160 for two and isn't included.
- We budget $130 per person per day for spending, so $520 for two, which brings the trip to $2,073.
- June through November is hurricane season in New Orleans, and these dates fall inside it.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if one stop doesn't bother you. The fare is $489 per person, 53% below the typical fare on this route. The forecast shows highs of 79–82°F, and the best-value hotel is rated 8.3 and has free cancellation.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,640, all in: $978 for the flights, $575 for 2 nights at Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center and the hotel's $87 property fee. A checked bag, about $160 for two, and spending money are extra.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows highs of 79°F Friday, 81°F Saturday and 82°F Sunday, with lows of 65–68°F. The chance of rain is 4–6% each day. Friday and Sunday look overcast, and Saturday looks mostly clear.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Madison, you pay in US dollars, and there's no time difference.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first look, yes. You land at 9:32 PM Friday, so Saturday is your full day: beignets, the streetcar through the Garden District, the National WWII Museum, and jazz on Frenchmen Street that night.
Is the flight nonstop?
No. The American flight we found has one stop and takes 4h 48m, leaving at 4:44 PM. Other options at the same $489 per person run 5h 19m and 5h 34m.
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