New Orleans from Philadelphia, 23 – 25 Oct: £1,064 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Fare of $424 per person, $24 below the typical fare here
- Best-value hotel rated 8.3 from 1,365 reviews, free cancellation
- Forecast highs of 82–88°F with a 16–26% chance of rain
The catch: The Frontier fare has one stop and takes 7h 24m, it's hurricane season, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you want jazz, food and a quick city weekend for two; skip it if a 7h 24m trip with a connection ruins the mood.
Worth it if you don't mind a stop: $1,412 for two, with the Frontier flights at $848 plus the Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center at $564, taxes and fees included. That's 2 nights, Friday, Oct 23 to Sunday, Oct 25, 2026, on Frontier with one stop and 7h 24m of travel from Philadelphia. A checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
£1,064 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £639 |
| Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £425 |
| The total, before you go | £1,064 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£18 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
£320 per person, return
£639 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 7h 24m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 7:15 AM – Fri, Oct 23, 1:39 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £320 | 1 stop | 7h 24m |
| American | £514 | nonstop | 3h 14m |
| F9 + MX | £414 | 1 stop | 21h 37m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 15:02 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $424 per person, $848 for two. That's $24 below the typical fare on this route and the lowest in 30 days. Across the 12 offers we checked, fares ran from $424 to $692 per person. Add the Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center at $564 for 2 nights and the trip comes to $1,412 for two, all in, as of when we checked. Prices move, so it may not hold. The forecast for Oct 23–25 shows highs of 82–88°F, overcast skies and a 16–26% chance of rain, which is warm enough for evenings out on Frenchmen Street. October is still hurricane season, so keep an eye on the forecast. The hotel offers free cancellation. Budget about $520 for food and music on top of the total, and you're set for a short weekend.
The kind of trip this is
This is a food-and-music city weekend: jazz clubs, Creole and Cajun cooking, iron balconies and centuries-old architecture. It suits a couple or two friends who like to walk, eat and stay out late. Days are slower, with a streetcar ride, a museum and a long lunch. You land midday Friday and have 2 nights, so plan loosely and don't try to see everything.
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
Our pick is Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center, the best value at $564 for 2 nights ($282 a night). It's rated 8.3 from 1,365 reviews, offers free cancellation and has a room with two queen beds. It's in the Central Business District / Warehouse District, where modern hotels, museums and restaurants are a short walk from the French Quarter. The top-rated option is The Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans - Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts at $1,354 for the stay ($677 a night). It's rated 8.9 from 284 reviews and also offers free cancellation. California Building, our budget pick, is $634 ($317 a night) and rated 8.5 from 340 reviews, for a one-bedroom residence that sleeps 4. Heads-up: it doesn't offer free cancellation.
Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center
£425 for 2 nights, two guests · £213 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
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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 through the Garden District
- Tour the National WWII Museum, near the Warehouse District hotels
- 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 Philadelphia | Philadelphia International (PHL) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New Orleans | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
| Flight time | 7h 24m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,088 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in New Orleans costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £639 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center) | £425 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,456 |
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: Philadelphia to New Orleans
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £320 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £320 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £338 |
| 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 pay in US dollars.
- New Orleans is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
- The Frontier flight leaves PHL at 7:15 AM and lands at MSY at 1:39 PM, with one stop.
- October falls in hurricane season, so check the forecast before you go.
- The $1,412 total doesn't include a checked bag (about $240 for two) or spending money.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if a stop doesn't bother you. The fare is $24 below the typical fare on this route, the hotel is rated 8.3 with free cancellation, and the forecast shows highs of 82–88°F. Skip it if you'd rather fly nonstop or want to avoid hurricane season.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,412 all in, with taxes and fees included. That's $848 for the Frontier flights plus $564 for 2 nights at Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center. A checked bag is about $240 for two and isn't included, and we'd set aside about $520 for spending.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. When we checked, American had a nonstop at $682 per person, or $1,364 for two. The flight takes 3h 14m, leaving at 10:00 PM and landing at 12:14 AM.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows overcast days with highs of 85°F Friday, 88°F Saturday and 82°F Sunday, and lows of 71–74°F. The chance of rain is 16–26%.
Do I need a passport?
No. New Orleans is in the US, so you pay in US dollars, and the clock is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first taste, yes. You land at 1:39 PM Friday, which leaves time for jazz that night, a streetcar ride and the WWII Museum on Saturday, and beignets before you head home Sunday.
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