New Orleans from Richmond, 23 – 25 Oct: £1,046 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Breeze nonstop, 2h 46m, leaving Richmond Friday at 5:20 PM
- $412 per person, $115 below the typical fare on this route
- Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center: 8.3, free cancellation
The catch: It's hurricane season in New Orleans, and a checked bag is about $160 for two, which isn't in the total.
Worth it if you pack carry-on and want jazz and food on a long weekend; skip it if a hurricane-season trip makes you uneasy.
Worth it if a hurricane-season weekend doesn't worry you: $1,388 for two, which is the flights at $824 plus the hotel at $564, taxes and fees included. That covers Oct 23–25, 2026, 2 nights, on a Breeze nonstop from Richmond that takes 2h 46m. A checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
£1,046 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £621 |
| Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £425 |
| The total, before you go | £1,046 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£87 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, £121 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
£311 per person, return
£621 for two, taxes and fees included · Breeze · nonstop · 2h 46m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 5:20 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 7:06 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breeze | £311 | nonstop | 2h 46m |
| Breeze | £335 | 1 stop | 6h 49m |
| Breeze | £418 | 2 stops | 23h 27m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 14:55 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $412 per person, the Breeze nonstop is $115 below the typical fare on this route, or 22% less, and it's the lowest fare we've seen in 30 days. Across the 12 offers we checked, fares ran from $412 to $701 per person. Add 2 nights at the Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center for $564 and the whole trip comes to $1,388 for two when we checked. That's before a checked bag or meals. The forecast for Oct 23–25 shows highs of 82–88°F, lows of 71–74°F, overcast skies and a 16% to 26% chance of rain. Late October is still hurricane season, so check the forecast again before you leave. The flight leaves at 5:20 PM and lands at 7:06 PM, which gets you to dinner in the Quarter on Friday night.
The kind of trip this is
This is a food-and-music city weekend: beignets, gumbo, jazz clubs and streetcar rides, plus history in the museums and cemeteries. It suits a couple or two friends who like to walk, eat well and stay out for a late set on Frenchmen Street. Days are easy and nights run late, and 2 nights is enough for a first taste of the city.
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 best-value pick is the Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center: $564 for the stay ($282 a night), rated 8.3 from 1,365 reviews, with free cancellation. It's in the Arts - Warehouse District, the part of the Central Business District / Warehouse District with modern hotels, museums and restaurants a short walk from the Quarter. The top-rated St Charles Coach House, an Ascend Collection Hotel scores 8.8 from 625 reviews and costs $769 for the stay ($385 a night) in Central City, with no free cancellation. Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown is $621 for the stay ($311 a night), rated 7.5 from 814 reviews, and also has no free cancellation. All three are room only, with no breakfast. If you want balconies and jazz clubs outside your door, look at the French Quarter.
Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center
£425 for 2 nights, two guests · £213 a night
See roomsSt Charles Coach House, an Ascend Collection Hotel
£580 for 2 nights, two guests · £290 a night
See roomsWyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown
£468 for 2 nights, two guests · £234 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 Richmond | Richmond International (RIC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New Orleans | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
| Flight time | 2h 46m nonstop |
| Distance | 894 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in New Orleans costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £621 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center) | £425 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,438 |
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: Richmond to New Orleans
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £311 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £311 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £397 |
| Price checks | 6 |
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 Richmond; the nonstop covers 894 miles in 2h 46m.
- A checked bag is about $160 for two and isn't in the $1,388 total.
- Late October is hurricane season in New Orleans.
- With our spending estimate of $520 for two, the weekend budget comes to $1,908.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
For most readers, yes. The nonstop fare is $412 per person, 22% under the typical fare on this route, and the forecast shows a 16% to 26% chance of rain. The heads-up is that it's hurricane season, and a checked bag costs extra.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,388 all in when we checked: $824 for two Breeze round trips and $564 for 2 nights at the Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center. A checked bag adds about $160 for two. Add our $520 spending estimate and you're at $1,908.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Richmond International (RIC) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY), and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
Warm and overcast. Friday's high is 85°F, Saturday's 88°F and Sunday's 82°F, with lows of 71–74°F. Rain chances run 16% to 26%.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first visit, yes. You land at 7:06 PM on Friday, which leaves time for dinner and jazz on Frenchmen Street. Saturday has room for the National WWII Museum, a streetcar ride and beignets.
Can we cancel the hotel?
The Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center offers free cancellation. St Charles Coach House, an Ascend Collection Hotel and Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown don't.
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