New Orleans from Miami, 16 – 18 Oct: £963 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans Convention Center, rated 8 by 2,605 guests
- Highs 77–86°F, little rain expected
- No passport needed
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 39h 34m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
A round trip from Miami to New Orleans is $407 per person ($813 for two) on F9 for Oct 16–18, 2026. That's 2 nights, and the flight isn't nonstop: it has 1 stop and lands Saturday at 5:22 PM. The forecast shows highs of 77–86°F with little rain, and the best-value hotel is $465 for the stay with breakfast.
The total, before you go
£963 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £613 |
| Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans Convention Center, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £351 |
| The total, before you go | £963 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
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
£307 per person, return
£613 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 39h 34m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 10:55 PM – Sat, Oct 17, 5:22 PM · back Sun, Oct 18, 6:18 PM – Mon, Oct 19, 3:25 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £307 | 1 stop | 39h 34m |
| Southwest | £392 | 1 stop | 5h |
| Frontier | £314 | 1 stop | 32h 37m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 05:27 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$407 per person, or $813 for two, is right in line with the $405 median of 12 earlier checks on this route. That makes it a fair price, not a markdown. One check on Oct 12 found $296, so this fare has been lower. The real reason to look at this weekend is the weather: highs of 86°F Friday, 79°F Saturday and 77°F Sunday, with a 3% to 12% chance of rain. October is still hurricane season, so keep an eye on the forecast. Heads-up on timing: the $407 fare leaves Friday at 10:55 PM, lands Saturday at 5:22 PM, and the return gets you home Monday at 3:25 PM. If you want the whole weekend, a Southwest option for $520 per person leaves Friday at 5:20 AM and lands at 9:20 AM. Either way, it's a getaway built around food, music and history.
The kind of trip this is
This is a long weekend about the city and the food: jazz clubs, Creole and Cajun cooking, old architecture and neighborhoods you can walk. It's a better fit for a couple or a pair of friends who like to eat well and stay out late than for a family. On the $407 fare you land Saturday evening, so the pace is quick: one big night out, then a Sunday of beignets, streetcars and museums before your flight.
Weather in New Orleans, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 77–86°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 86 °F | 75 °F | 7% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 79 °F | 68 °F | 3% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 77 °F | 63 °F | 12% |
Where to stay in New Orleans
Our best-value pick is Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans Convention Center: $465 for 2 nights ($233 a night) for a Studio Suite Queen with breakfast. It's rated 8 from 2,605 reviews and sits in the Arts - Warehouse District. This rate can't be canceled for free. The top-rated pick is Hyatt Regency New Orleans at $528 for the stay ($264 a night), rated 9 from 989 reviews, room only, with free cancellation. Our budget pick is Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome by IHG at $494 ($247 a night). It's rated 8.5 from 2,275 reviews, room only, with free cancellation and a high-floor room with two queen beds. All three are downtown, in or near the Central Business District / Warehouse District, which has modern hotels, museums and restaurants a short walk from the French Quarter.
Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans Convention Center
£351 for 2 nights, two guests · £176 a night
See roomsHyatt Regency New Orleans
£398 for 2 nights, two guests · £199 a night
See roomsHoliday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome by IHG
£372 for 2 nights, two guests · £186 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 in the Marigny, or catch a set at Preservation Hall.
- Eat beignets at Café du Monde, then a bowl of gumbo in the French Quarter.
- Ride the St. Charles streetcar past the grand mansions and oak-lined streets of the Garden District.
- Spend a few hours at the National WWII Museum, a short walk from the downtown hotels.
- Take a swamp tour to see alligators outside the city.
- Visit the above-ground tombs of St. Louis Cemetery.
Also worth it
- Tour the National WWII Museum
Tours and tickets in New Orleans
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Miami | Miami International (MIA), Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New Orleans | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
| Flight time | 39h 34m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 669 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in New Orleans costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £614 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans Convention Center) | £351 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,356 |
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: Miami to New Orleans
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £307 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £223 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £305 |
| Price checks | 12 |
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
- You don't need a passport. It's a domestic trip, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- New Orleans is 1 hour behind Miami, and the two cities are 669 miles apart.
- The $407 F9 fare has 1 stop and lands at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY). The return leaves Sunday at 6:18 PM.
- October falls in hurricane season, so check the forecast before you book and again before you fly.
- The Hyatt and Holiday Inn rates come with free cancellation. The Sonesta rate includes breakfast but can't be canceled for free.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
We found $407 per person round trip, or $813 for two, on F9 with 1 stop. That price includes taxes and fees as of when we checked, and it can change. A Southwest option with better times was $520 per person, or $1,040 for two.
Is 2 nights enough?
On the $407 fare, you land Saturday at 5:22 PM and leave Sunday at 6:18 PM. That gives you one evening and one full day. The $520 Southwest option lands Friday at 9:20 AM, which gives you an extra day for the same 2 nights.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows Friday overcast at 86°F, Saturday partly cloudy at 79°F, and Sunday overcast at 77°F. Lows run from 63°F to 75°F, and the chance of rain stays between 3% and 12%.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, and New Orleans uses the US dollar. Just set your watch back 1 hour.
What will the whole trip cost for two?
We estimate about $1,799 for two: $814 for flights, $465 for the Sonesta for 2 nights, and $520 for spending, which works out to $130 per person per day.
Is $407 a good price?
It's a fair price. The median of 12 earlier checks on this route is $405, so $407 is in line with that, not a discount. One check on Oct 12 came in at $296.
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