New Orleans from Orlando, 23 – 25 Oct: £879 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Frontier nonstop, leaving Orlando Friday at 7:10 PM, $273 per person
- Fare is $5 below the $278 typical, lowest in 30 days
- Highs of 82–88°F, 16–26% rain chance, no passport needed
The catch: It's hurricane season, the flight home lands at 11:58 PM Sunday, and a checked bag runs about $240 for two that isn't in the total.
Worth it if you want a short weekend of food and jazz and can pack carry-on only; skip it if a late Sunday return or hurricane season worries you.
Worth it if a late Sunday flight home and a hurricane-season date don't bother you: $1,166 for two, which is the Frontier nonstop at $545 plus 2 nights at Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown at $621, taxes and fees included. You fly out Friday, Oct 23 and come back Sunday, Oct 25, 2026. A checked bag, any resort fee and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
£879 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £411 |
| Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £468 |
| The total, before you go | £879 |
| 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
£206 per person, return
£411 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 3h 54m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 7:10 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 8:10 PM · back Sun, Oct 25, 9:04 PM – Sun, Oct 25, 11:58 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £206 | nonstop | 3h 54m |
| Frontier | £210 | nonstop | 1h 59m |
| Frontier | £206 | nonstop | 3h 56m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 15:04 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $273 per person, which is $5 (2%) below the $278 typical for this route and the lowest we've found in 30 days. With the Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown, that puts the whole weekend at $1,166 for two, taxes and fees included. A checked bag (about $240 for two), any resort fee and spending money come on top. The forecast for Oct 23–25 shows overcast skies, highs of 82–88°F, lows of 71–74°F and a 16–26% chance of rain, so it's warm enough to walk the Quarter late at night. Late October is still hurricane season, so check the forecast again before you leave. The flight leaves Friday evening, which means you get there without using a vacation day.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city weekend built around food, music and history, at an easy pace. It suits a couple or two friends who'd rather spend the day eating gumbo and walking old streets and the night listening to jazz than sitting by a pool. You land Friday evening and fly home Sunday night, so you get all of Saturday and most of Sunday. Plan loosely and walk a lot.
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 picks are in Downtown New Orleans. The French Quarter is the historic heart, with balconies, jazz clubs and Bourbon Street. The Central Business District / Warehouse District has museums and restaurants a short walk from the Quarter. Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown is the best value and the hotel in our total: $621 for the stay ($311 a night) for a King Room, rated 7.5 from 814 reviews, with no free cancellation. California Building is the budget pick, rated 8.5 from 340 reviews, at $634 ($317 a night) for a residence that sleeps 4. It doesn't offer free cancellation either. The Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans - Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is the top rated, at 8.9 from 284 reviews, and it has free cancellation for $1,354 ($677 a night). All three are room only.
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
- Eat beignets at Café du Monde, then 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 Orlando | Orlando International (MCO), Orlando Sanford International (SFB) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New Orleans | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
| Flight time | 3h 54m nonstop |
| Distance | 533 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in New Orleans costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £412 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown) | £468 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,272 |
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: Orlando to New Orleans
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £206 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £206 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £210 |
| Price checks | 7 |
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 Orlando. You leave MCO at 7:10 PM and land at MSY at 8:10 PM local time.
- The return leaves Sunday at 9:04 PM and lands in Orlando at 11:58 PM.
- Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown is room only and doesn't offer free cancellation.
- Late October is hurricane season in New Orleans.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if you're fine with hurricane season and getting home late Sunday. The fare is $273 per person, $5 below the $278 typical and the lowest in 30 days. It's a nonstop, and the forecast shows highs of 82–88°F.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $1,166 for two: $545 for the flights plus $621 for 2 nights at Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown, taxes and fees included, as found when we checked. A checked bag (about $240 for two), any resort fee and spending money aren't in that total.
What's the weather like?
The forecast for Oct 23–25 is overcast, with highs of 82–88°F, lows of 71–74°F and a 16–26% chance of rain.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for a long weekend. You land Friday at 8:10 PM and your flight home leaves Sunday at 9:04 PM. That gives you two full days for jazz, beignets, the streetcar and a museum.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Orlando International (MCO) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY), and you'll pay in US dollars.
Which hotel should we pick?
Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown is the best value at $621 for the stay. California Building is rated 8.5 and costs $634. The Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans - Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is rated 8.9, has free cancellation and costs $1,354.
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