New Orleans from Norfolk, 23 – 25 Oct: £1,116 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Fare is $110 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs 82–88°F, with a 16% to 26% chance of rain
- Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown: $621 for 2 nights, rated 7.5
The catch: Frontier makes one stop, which means 5h 22m on the way out, it's hurricane season, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you want a food-and-jazz weekend at a fare below typical; skip it if a stop or hurricane season worries you.
Worth it if one stop doesn't bother you. The trip is $1,481 for two, all in: $860 for the Frontier flights plus $621 for 2 nights at Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown, with taxes and fees included but no checked bags or spending money. You go Oct 23–25, 2026, on a one-stop Frontier flight that takes 5h 22m on the way out.
The total, before you go
£1,116 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £648 |
| Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £468 |
| The total, before you go | £1,116 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£83 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 · 5h 22m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 3:48 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 8:10 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £324 | 1 stop | 5h 22m |
| MX + F9 | £407 | 2 stops | 44h 10m |
| MX + F9 | £415 | 2 stops | 37h 39m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 15:06 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $430 per person, $110 below the typical fare on this route. That's 20% under the $540 median of our earlier checks and the lowest fare in 30 days. Add Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown at $621 for 2 nights and the trip comes to $1,481 for two, all in. Checked bags (about $240 for two) and spending money aren't included; we'd plan on about $520 for spending. The forecast for Oct 23–25 shows overcast skies, highs of 82–88°F, lows of 71–74°F and a 16% to 26% chance of rain. Late October is still hurricane season, so check the forecast before you leave. You fly out of Norfolk at 3:48 PM on Friday, Oct 23, and land at 8:10 PM, in time for a late dinner and music on Frenchmen Street.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city weekend built around food and music: beignets, gumbo, live jazz, a streetcar ride and a museum or two. It suits a couple or two friends who like to walk, eat well and stay out late. The pace is easy, but two nights is short, so pick a few things you really want to do instead of trying to see it all.
Weather in New Orleans, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 82–88°F, a small chance of rain
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 85 °F | 72 °F | 23% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 88 °F | 74 °F | 16% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 82 °F | 71 °F | 26% |
Where to stay in New Orleans
All three hotels are in Downtown New Orleans. The Central Business District / Warehouse District has modern hotels, museums and restaurants a short walk from the French Quarter. Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown is the best value and the hotel in our total: a King Room for $621 for 2 nights ($311 a night), rated 7.5 from 814 reviews, with no free cancellation. California Building is the budget pick at $634 for the stay ($317 a night), rated 8.5 from 340 reviews, for a Premier 1 Bedroom Residence that sleeps 4. It doesn't offer free cancellation either. The Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans - Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is the top-rated pick: a Deluxe King Room for $1,354 for the stay ($677 a night), rated 8.9 from 284 reviews, with free cancellation.
Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown
£468 for 2 nights, two guests · £234 a night
See roomsThe Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans - Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts
£1,021 for 2 nights, two guests · £510 a night
See roomsCalifornia Building
£478 for 2 nights, two guests · £239 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 on Friday night
- Eat beignets at Café du Monde and gumbo in the Quarter
- Ride the St. Charles streetcar through the Garden District's oak-lined streets
- Tour the National WWII Museum, a good pick if the afternoon heat builds
- 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 Norfolk | Norfolk International (ORF) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New Orleans | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
| Flight time | 5h 22m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 926 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in New Orleans costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £648 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown) | £468 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,508 |
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: Norfolk to New Orleans
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £324 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £324 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £407 |
| Price checks | 5 |
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 one hour behind Norfolk.
- The Frontier flight goes from Norfolk International (ORF) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) with one stop, 5h 22m on the way out.
- All three hotels are room only, and only The Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans - Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts offers free cancellation.
- Prices are all in, including taxes and fees, as of when we checked, and they can change.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
For most couples, yes. The fare is $110 below the typical fare on this route and the weekend forecast looks warm and mostly dry. The trade-offs are one stop on Frontier and the fact that it's still hurricane season.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $1,481, all in: $860 for the flights plus $621 for 2 nights at Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown. A checked bag is about $240 for two and isn't included. We'd also plan on about $520 for spending.
What's the weather like?
The forecast is overcast all three days. Highs run from 82°F to 88°F and lows from 71°F to 74°F, with a 16% to 26% chance of rain each day.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for a focused weekend. You land at 8:10 PM Friday, which leaves time for jazz that night, a full Saturday of food and the streetcar, and Sunday for a museum or the cemetery.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, and you'll pay in US dollars.
Which hotel should we pick?
Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown is the value pick at $621 for the stay. California Building costs $13 more and is rated 8.5. The Roosevelt is rated 8.9 and has free cancellation, but it's $1,354.
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