Rochester to New Orleans: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 7 times. The typical return was £455 per person and the lowest £371, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | £371 |
| Typical (median) | £455 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 7 |
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Trips we picked on this route
The weekend after · from RochesterLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
New Orleans
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Fare is $492 per person, $111 below the typical fare on this route
- Hilton Garden Inn rated 8.3 from 1,365 reviews, free cancellation
- Forecast highs of 82–88°F, rain chances between 16% and 26%
£1,167 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £742 + hotel £425, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Southwest · with a stop · 6h 55m
The catch: Every flight we found has 1 stop; the Southwest one takes 6h 55m and lands at 11:40 PM, and October is hurricane season.
Worth it if you want jazz, food and history on a long weekend; skip it if a one-stop flight landing at 11:40 PM wears you out.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £455 | B6 + F9 | with a stop | 15h 5m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £371 | Southwest | with a stop | 6h 55m | Google Flights |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £621 | MX | with a stop | 30h 29m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £488 | Delta | with a stop | 4h 33m | Google Flights |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £448 | MX | with a stop | 25h 47m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £613 | MX | with a stop | 25h 47m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £439 | MX | with a stop | 25h 47m | Kiwi.com |
About New Orleans
New Orleans runs on jazz, Creole and Cajun cooking, centuries-old architecture and a festival calendar that peaks at Mardi Gras.
New Orleans from every city: when to go, where to stay, what to do
Questions about Rochester to New Orleans
What does a return from Rochester to New Orleans usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was £455 per person, taxes and fees included, across 7 checks; the lowest was £371.
When is the best time to fly from Rochester to New Orleans?
New Orleans is at its best in February, March, April, May, October, November and December. Avoid July, August, September: Sweltering heat and peak hurricane season
Do I need a passport to fly from Rochester to New Orleans?
No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for New Orleans.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.