New Orleans, United States: trips from £164
New Orleans runs on jazz, Creole and Cajun cooking, centuries-old architecture and a festival calendar that peaks at Mardi Gras.
Trips to New Orleans from every city
Cheapest first, per person, return, taxes and fees included.
Just found · from Raleigh-DurhamLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
New Orleans
11 – 14 Dec 2026 · 3 nights
- £93 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- Bywater Suite Hotel, rated 8.8 by 425 guests
£797 for two · 3 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £327 + hotel £470, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
American · with a stop · 4h 56m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 4h 56m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Just found · from Fort Lauderdale25% below typicalWorth it, if
New Orleans
13 – 16 Nov 2026 · 3 nights
- $225 per person, $77 below the typical fare on this route
- Private queen ensuite at HI New Orleans Hostel, rated 9 from 2,639 reviews
- Clear days in the normals for Nov 14–15, highs up to 70°F
£892 for two · 3 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £339 + hotel £553, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £136
JetBlue · with a stop · 18h 24m
The catch: The $225 fare has two stops and 18h 24m of travel, and a checked bag is about $180 for two, not in the total.
Worth it if you'll trade travel time for the lower fare; skip it if your time is short, since the nonstop was $247 per person.
Just found · from Louisville42% below typicalWorth it, if
New Orleans
27 Nov – 1 Dec 2026 · 4 nights
- $234 per person, $170 below the typical fare on this route
- Roami at Bourbon Place: 8.1 from 189 reviews, free cancellation
- Highs of 63–65°F for walking the French Quarter and Frenchmen Street
£889 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £352 + hotel £537, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
Breeze · with a stop · 32h 5m
The catch: The $234 fare on MX has 2 stops and 32h 5m of total travel time, and the flight home lands Wednesday, Dec 2 at 4:32 PM.
Worth it if you have a flexible Wednesday and want jazz and food for less; skip it if travel time matters, since Breeze showed a nonstop at $254 per person.
Just found · from Jacksonville29% below typicalWorth it, if
New Orleans
13 – 17 Nov 2026 · 4 nights
- £80 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Free cancellation at Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown
- Typical highs 67–70°F, lows near 57°F this time of year
£999 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £376 + hotel £623, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 38h 33m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 38h 33m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
The weekend after · from CharlestonLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
New Orleans
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Breeze nonstop, 2h 8m, leaves Charleston Friday at 4:10 PM
- $258 per person, $315 below the typical $573 fare
- Highs of 84–85°F, rain chances between 16% and 22%
£814 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £389 + hotel £425, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
Breeze · nonstop · 2h 8m
The catch: Late October is still hurricane season, and a checked bag is about $160 for two, which isn't in the $1,080 total.
Worth it if you want a short food-and-jazz city weekend on a nonstop; skip it if hurricane season worries you or you're after a beach.
The weekend after · from OrlandoLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
New Orleans
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- 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
£879 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £411 + hotel £468, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · nonstop · 3h 54m
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.
Just found · from LouisvilleLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
New Orleans
3 – 7 Dec 2026 · 4 nights
- £90 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- California Building, rated 8.5 by 343 guests
£1,186 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £428 + hotel £758, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Southwest · with a stop · 5h 40m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 5h 40m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Just found · from Fort Myers37% below typicalWorth it, if
New Orleans
11 – 14 Dec 2026 · 3 nights
- Fare is $189 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Comfort Suites: 8.3 from 475 reviews, breakfast and free cancellation
- Highs of 63–69°F for beignets, streetcar rides and Frenchmen Street jazz
£962 for two · 3 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £474 + hotel £488, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
Breeze · with a stop · 26h 52m
The catch: The MX flights have one stop and 26h 52m of total travel time, with a 6:05 AM start and an 11:44 PM landing home.
Worth it if you want a food-and-jazz long weekend at a low fare and don't mind long travel days; skip it if you need a nonstop.
Just found · from Baltimore17% below typicalWorth it, if
New Orleans
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- £50 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Free cancellation at Catahoula Hotel New Orleans
- Highs 84–88°F, a small chance of rain
£893 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £479 + hotel £414, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 5h 59m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 5h 59m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Just found · from MilwaukeeLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
New Orleans
19 – 23 Nov 2026 · 4 nights
- £386 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- Typical highs 64–71°F, lows near 57°F this time of year
£1,232 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £485 + hotel £747, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Delta · with a stop · 5h 18m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 5h 18m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
The weekend after · from Miami19% below typicalNot worth it this week
New Orleans
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- $323 per person, $80 below the typical fare on this route
- Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center: 8.3 from 1,365 reviews
- Highs of 84–88°F with a 16–26% chance of rain
£884 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £486 + hotel £398, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 39h 34m
The catch: The one-stop F9 flight leaves at 10:55 PM Friday and lands at 5:22 PM Saturday, so your first paid hotel night goes unused.
Worth it if a single day of jazz and gumbo is enough for you; skip this fare if you want two full days in town.
A reader asked for this · from New YorkLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
New Orleans
31 Oct – 2 Nov 2026 · 2 nights
- Fare is $324 per person, $290 below the typical fare
- Hilton Garden Inn scores 8.3 from 1,365 reviews near the Quarter
- Typical highs of 70–72°F and lows near 59°F for walking
£793 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £488 + hotel £305, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 14h 4m
The catch: It's one stop on Frontier with 14h 4m of listed travel time, you land home at 12:03 AM, and checked bags run about $240 for two.
Worth it if you want a food-and-jazz weekend for two at a low fare; skip it if you need a nonstop or free cancellation.
Just found · from Milwaukee53% below typicalWorth it, if
New Orleans
13 – 17 Nov 2026 · 4 nights
- $325 per person, $381 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs of 67–70°F, with clear skies shown for Nov 14 and 15
- Free cancellation at Wyndham Garden, rated 7.5 from 817 reviews
£1,113 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £490 + hotel £623, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Southwest · with a stop · 4h 10m
The catch: It's one stop and 4h 10m out, landing at 12:10 AM Saturday in hurricane season, and a checked bag is about $140 for two.
Worth it if you're fine with a late Friday flight with a stop for a low fare; skip it if you need a nonstop or a daytime arrival.
Just found · from Salt Lake CityWorth it, if
New Orleans
3 – 6 Dec 2026 · 3 nights
- £80 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Free cancellation at Catahoula Hotel New Orleans
- Typical highs 64–67°F, lows near 55°F this time of year
£938 for two · 3 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £535 + hotel £403, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 17h
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 17h in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Just found · from Jacksonville26% below typicalWorth it, if
New Orleans
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- £99 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center, rated 8.3 by 1,365 guests
- Free cancellation at Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center
£963 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £537 + hotel £425, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 24h 10m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 24h 10m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Just found · from ChicagoLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
New Orleans
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- £36 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome by IHG, rated 8.5 by 2,275 guests
£880 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £546 + hotel £334, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 10h 10m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 10h 10m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Next weekend · from TampaWorth it, if
New Orleans
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Breeze nonstop from Tampa, 1h 50m, lands 10:09 PM Friday
- Holiday Inn rated 8.5 from 2,280 reviews, free cancellation
- Saturday forecast clear, 78°F, 3% rain chance
£867 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £550 + hotel £317, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
Breeze · nonstop · 1h 50m
The catch: At $365 per person the fare runs $20 above the $345 median of earlier checks, October is hurricane season, and a checked bag is about $160 for two.
Worth it if you want a food-and-jazz weekend and don't mind a Friday night arrival; skip it if you're waiting for a lower fare.
The weekend after · from New York35% below typicalWorth it, if
New Orleans
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Frontier fare is $372 per person, $208 below the typical fare
- Forecast highs of 84–87°F with rain chances of 8% to 19%
- Hilton Garden Inn: 8.3 from 1,366 reviews, free cancellation
£986 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £561 + hotel £425, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 5h 40m
The catch: The Frontier flight has one stop and takes 5h 40m outbound, October is hurricane season, and a checked bag costs about $240 for two on top.
Worth it if you'll take a stop to save $208 per person; skip it if you need a nonstop or plan to check big bags.
Just found · from Charlotte27% below typicalWorth it, if
New Orleans
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- $376 per person, $140 below the typical fare on this route
- Hilton Garden Inn rated 8.3 from 1,366 reviews, free cancellation
- Forecast highs 84–87°F with rain chances of 8% to 19%
£992 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £567 + hotel £425, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 11h 38m
The catch: The Frontier flight has one stop, takes 11h 38m and lands at 8:10 PM, and late October is still hurricane season.
Worth it if you'd trade a long Friday of travel for $140 a person in savings; skip it if your 2 nights have to feel unhurried.
The weekend after · from Las VegasWorth it, if
New Orleans
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Breeze nonstop, 3h 35m, at $378 per person
- $231 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Hilton Garden Inn rated 8.3 from 1,365 reviews, free cancellation
£968 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £570 + hotel £398, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
Breeze · nonstop · 3h 35m
The catch: The nonstop leaves Las Vegas at 11:25 PM and lands at 5:00 AM, and late October is still hurricane season in New Orleans.
Worth it if you can sleep on a red-eye and want a food-and-jazz weekend; skip it if you need a full night's rest first.
Just found · from ChicagoWorth it, if
New Orleans
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- £23 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center, rated 8.3 by 1,365 guests
- Free cancellation at Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center
£995 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £597 + hotel £398, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 23h 58m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 23h 58m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Just found · from Dallas-Fort WorthLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
New Orleans
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- $400 per person, 2% under the $408 median we've seen
- Holiday Inn downtown scores 8.5 from 2,285 reviews, $216 a night
- Saturday high of 74°F with a 1% chance of rain
£929 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £603 + hotel £326, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 7h 32m
The catch: The $400 fare has one stop and takes 7h 32m on the way out, and a checked bag is about $240 for two, not in the total.
Worth it if you two want food and jazz and don't mind a 7h 32m one-stop flight out; skip it if hurricane season worries you.
Just found · from LouisvilleLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
New Orleans
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- £138 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center, rated 8.3 by 1,365 guests
£1,034 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £609 + hotel £425, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
Breeze · with a stop · 45h 54m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 45h 54m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Next weekend · from PittsburghLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
New Orleans
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Breeze nonstop, 2h 47m, leaving at 12:03 PM Friday
- $405 per person, $105 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs of 81–84°F with rain chances of 24% or less
£1,101 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £611 + hotel £425 + resort fee £65, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
Breeze · nonstop · 2h 47m
The catch: Late October is still hurricane season, and a checked bag costs about $160 for two, which isn't in the $1,460 total.
Worth it if you want a warm weekend of food and jazz with carry-ons only; skip it if a hurricane-season trip makes you uneasy.
Just found · from MiamiWorth it, if
New Orleans
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans Convention Center, rated 8 by 2,605 guests
- Highs 77–86°F, little rain expected
- No passport needed
£963 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £613 + hotel £351, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 39h 34m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 39h 34m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
The weekend after · from RichmondLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
New Orleans
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- 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
£1,046 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £621 + hotel £425, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
Breeze · nonstop · 2h 46m
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.
The weekend after · from BostonLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
New Orleans
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Frontier fare $418 per person, $153 below the typical fare
- Catahoula Hotel New Orleans downtown, free cancellation, $275 a night
- Highs 84–88°F with a 16% to 26% chance of rain
£1,044 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £630 + hotel £414, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 9h 23m
The catch: The Frontier flight makes one stop and takes 9h 23m on the way out, and late October is still hurricane season.
Worth it if you'll trade a long travel day for a $418 fare; skip it if you want the 3h 37m JetBlue nonstop.
The weekend after · from ClevelandLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
New Orleans
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Frontier at $418 per person, $31 below the typical fare
- Catahoula Hotel New Orleans, $549 for 2 nights, free cancellation
- Overcast highs of 84–88°F, 16–26% chance of rain
£1,044 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £630 + hotel £414, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 8h 39m
The catch: The Frontier fare has one stop and takes 8h 39m to cover 925 miles, and late October is still hurricane season.
Worth it if you want a food-and-jazz weekend and don't mind a 6:00 AM start with a stop; skip it if you need a nonstop.
The weekend after · from PhiladelphiaLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
New Orleans
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- 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
£1,064 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £639 + hotel £425, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 7h 24m
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.
The weekend after · from ColumbusLowest in 30 daysNot worth it this week
New Orleans
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- $430 per person, $227 below the typical fare on this route
- Catahoula Hotel New Orleans: 7.6 from 369 reviews, free cancellation
- Highs of 84–88°F and a 16–26% chance of rain
£1,062 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £648 + hotel £414, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 26h 57m
The catch: The one-stop Frontier flight takes 26h 57m and lands Saturday at 8:09 PM, so you lose Friday night and nearly all of Saturday.
Worth it if you can stretch this into a longer trip or find a shorter routing; skip it if this weekend is all you have.
Just found · from ColumbusWorth it, if
New Orleans
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- £342 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome by IHG, rated 8.5 by 2,280 guests
- Free cancellation at Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome by IHG
£965 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £648 + hotel £317, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 9h 53m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 9h 53m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Just found · from ClevelandWorth it, if
New Orleans
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- £210 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome by IHG, rated 8.5 by 2,280 guests
- Free cancellation at Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome by IHG
£965 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £648 + hotel £317, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 10h 10m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 10h 10m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
The weekend after · from NorfolkLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
New Orleans
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- 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
£1,116 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £648 + hotel £468, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 5h 22m
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.
The weekend after · from SavannahWorth it, if
New Orleans
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- £360 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center, rated 8.3 by 1,365 guests
- Free cancellation at Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center
£1,085 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £660 + hotel £425, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £151
G4 + MX · with a stop · 32h 12m
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 32h 12m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Just found · from San DiegoLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
New Orleans
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- £89 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome by IHG, rated 8.5 by 2,280 guests
£989 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £672 + hotel £317, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
American · with a stop · 5h 34m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 5h 34m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
The weekend after · from DetroitNot worth it this week
New Orleans
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Highs 84–88°F and rain chances of 16–26% all weekend
- Catahoula Hotel New Orleans with free cancellation, $549 for 2 nights
- Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center scores 8.3 from 1,365 reviews
£1,113 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £699 + hotel £414, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 21h 48m
The catch: One stop and 21h 48m of total travel time, a fare of $464 per person against a typical $442, and it's hurricane season.
Worth it if you can live with a stop and a Monday 11:39 AM landing; skip it if you want a quick nonstop weekend.
Just found · from West Palm BeachWorth it, if
New Orleans
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Free cancellation at Catahoula Hotel New Orleans
- Highs 82–88°F, a small chance of rain
- No passport needed
£1,122 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £708 + hotel £414, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
Breeze · with a stop · 48h 25m
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 48h 25m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Just found · from Fort MyersWorth it, if
New Orleans
5 – 9 Nov 2026 · 4 nights
- £61 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome by IHG, rated 8.5 by 2,280 guests
- Free cancellation at Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome by IHG
£1,559 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £718 + hotel £841, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
MX + F9 · with a stop · 40h 13m
The catch: Not nonstop: 3 stops on the way, 40h 13m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
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.
Next weekend · from Washington, DCWorth it, if
New Orleans
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- 2h 50m nonstop on American, leaving DCA at 11:30 AM
- $521 per person, right at the median of our earlier checks
- Highs of 78–89°F with rain chances of just 1–7%
£1,057 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £785 + hotel £271, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
American · nonstop · 2h 50m
The catch: October is still hurricane season in New Orleans, and checked bags, about $160 for two, aren't in the total.
Worth it if you want a short nonstop to a weekend of food and jazz; skip it if traveling in hurricane season makes you uneasy.
Just found · from JacksonvilleWorth it, if
New Orleans
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome by IHG, rated 8.5 by 2,280 guests
- Highs 78–89°F, little rain expected
- No passport needed
£1,143 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £827 + hotel £317, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
Breeze · with a stop · 21h 53m
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 21h 53m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Just found · from Louisville
New Orleans
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Nonstop on Breeze, 2h 1m
- Holiday Inn Express New Orleans East by IHG, rated 8.8 by 530 guests
- Free cancellation at Holiday Inn Express New Orleans East by IHG
£1,165 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £894 + hotel £271, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
Breeze · nonstop · 2h 1m
The catch: Heads-up for these dates: Hurricane season.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Next weekend · from BuffaloWorth it, if
New Orleans
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Fare is $593 per person, $96 below the typical fare
- Highs of 78–89°F and rain chances of 10% or less
- 8.5 hotel score from 2,280 reviews, with free cancellation
£1,211 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £894 + hotel £317, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Southwest · with a stop · 5h 15m
The catch: The Southwest flight has one stop and takes 5h 15m, landing at 11:35 PM Friday, and mid-October is still hurricane season.
Worth it if you want a food-and-jazz weekend in good weather; skip it if a late one-stop Friday flight or hurricane season worries you.
Just found · from CharlestonWorth it, if
New Orleans
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome by IHG, rated 8.5 by 2,287 guests
- Highs 73–88°F, little rain expected
- No passport needed
£1,308 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £948 + hotel £312 + resort fee £47, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
Breeze · with a stop · 30h 18m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 30h 18m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
The weekend after · from AlbanyWorth it, if
New Orleans
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- $669 per person, $8 under the $677 typical fare
- Catahoula Hotel New Orleans, 7.6 from 369 reviews, free cancellation
- Highs 84–88°F with rain chances of 16% to 26%
£1,422 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,008 + hotel £414, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £151
G4 + MX · with a stop · 34h 1m
The catch: Two stops add up to 34h 1m of total travel time, the return lands Monday at 10:34 AM, and late October is still hurricane season.
Worth it if you want a food-and-jazz weekend and don't mind long layovers; skip it if you need to be back at work Monday morning.
The weekend after · from ProvidenceWorth it, if
New Orleans
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Hilton Garden Inn rated 8.3 from 1,365 reviews, with free cancellation
- Overcast highs of 82–88°F with a 16–26% chance of rain
- The $703 per person fare matches the median of our earlier checks
£1,484 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,059 + hotel £425, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
MX + F9 · with a stop · 27h 58m
The catch: The fare has 2 stops: you leave at 6:05 AM, land at 8:10 PM, and a checked bag costs about $160 for two.
Worth it if a long travel day for a weekend of jazz and food sounds fine to you; skip it if you need a nonstop or a slow weekend.
Lowest fares to New Orleans by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | £110 | 18 |
| Atlanta | £124 | 8 |
| Baltimore | £164 | 12 |
| Raleigh-Durham | £164 | 15 |
| Fort Lauderdale | £169 | 13 |
| Austin | £173 | 2 |
| Louisville | £176 | 16 |
| Charleston | £194 | 27 |
| Cincinnati | £205 | 7 |
| Orlando | £206 | 7 |
| Phoenix | £206 | 6 |
| Indianapolis | £207 | 6 |
| Tampa | £210 | 6 |
| El Paso | £215 | 2 |
| Nashville | £215 | 10 |
| Miami | £223 | 16 |
| Memphis | £231 | 1 |
| Detroit | £233 | 7 |
| Syracuse | £236 | 10 |
| Fort Myers | £237 | 18 |
When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | fine |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | fine |
| July | avoid |
| August | avoid |
| September | avoid |
| October | best |
| November | best |
| December | best |
- February, March: Mardi Gras parades; dates move with Easter and rates triple
- April, May: French Quarter Festival and Jazz Fest
- June, July, August, September, October, November: Hurricane season
July, August, September: Sweltering heat and peak hurricane season
Where to stay 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
Good to know
| Airports | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
|---|---|
| Passport from United States | No passport needed |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Kind of trip | city, food, nightlife, festival, history |
New Orleans in pictures
Questions about New Orleans
When is the best time to visit New Orleans?
February, March, April, May, October, November and December. July, August, September: Sweltering heat and peak hurricane season
Do I need a passport for New Orleans?
No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for New Orleans.
What is the cheapest flight to New Orleans right now?
New Orleans from Raleigh-Durham, 11 – 14 Dec 2026, from £164 per person return, is the cheapest trip we have published; the full list is on this page.
How expensive is New Orleans on the ground?
New Orleans is upscale by US standards: plan about £98 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.