New Orleans from Albany, Oct 23–25: round trip from $669
Round-trip flights from Albany to New Orleans were $669 per person ($1,337 for two) on G4 + MX for Oct 23–25, 2026, a 2-night weekend, when we checked. It isn't nonstop: the itinerary has 2 stops, and the return lands Monday morning. Expect overcast days with highs of 84–88°F, and the best-value hotel, Catahoula Hotel New Orleans, is $549 for both nights.
The flight
$669 per person, round trip
$1,337 for two, taxes and fees included · G4 + MX · 2 stops · 34h 1m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 12:05 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 10:09 PM · back Sun, Oct 25, 10:37 AM – Mon, Oct 26, 10:34 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G4 + MX | $669 | 2 stops | 34h 1m |
| Breeze | $756 | 2 stops | 31h 30m |
| G4 + MX | $698 | 2 stops | 26h 47m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 8:43 PM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Your trip for two
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,337 |
| Catahoula Hotel New Orleans, 2 nights | $549 |
| Trip total for two | $1,886 |
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Why go now
At $669 per person, the fare is $8 below the $677 median of our 6 earlier checks on this route, about 1% under. That's a small gap, not a big drop: our lowest check this month was $591. The case for this one is the whole weekend. Our budget estimate for two comes to $2,407 with flights, two nights at Catahoula Hotel New Orleans and $520 for spending, or $130 per person per day. Late October is still hurricane season, so watch the forecast, which currently shows overcast skies, highs of 84–88°F, lows of 67–75°F and rain chances of 16% to 26%. That's warm enough for evenings outside on Frenchmen Street and slow walks through the French Quarter. Prices are all-in as found and can change before you buy.
The kind of trip this is
A city weekend built on food, music and history. Days go to beignets, gumbo, the National WWII Museum and a streetcar ride; nights go to live jazz. It suits a couple or a small group of friends who like to eat well and stay out late, at an easy pace with short walks between stops. Two nights is tight, so pick a few things and leave room to wander.
Weather in New Orleans, Oct 23–25
Highs 84–88°F, a small chance of rain
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 87 °F | 75 °F | 23% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 88 °F | 74 °F | 16% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 84 °F | 67 °F | 26% |
Where to stay in New Orleans
All three options are room only and had free cancellation when we checked. Catahoula Hotel New Orleans is the best-value pick: $549 for 2 nights ($275 a night) for a Deluxe Room, 3 stars, rated 7.6 from 369 reviews, in Downtown New Orleans. Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome by IHG is the top rated: $604 for the stay ($302 a night) for a Premium King Room on a high floor, 4 stars, 8.5 from 2,280 reviews. Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center is our budget pick at $564 ($282 a night) for a room with two queen beds, rated 8.3 from 1,365 reviews, handy for friends sharing. It sits in the Central Business District / Warehouse District, which has modern hotels, museums and restaurants a short walk from the French Quarter.
Catahoula Hotel New Orleans
$549 for 2 nights, two guests · $275 a night
See roomsHoliday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome by IHG
$604 for 2 nights, two guests · $302 a night
See roomsHilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center
$564 for 2 nights, two guests · $282 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 French Quarter
- Ride the St. Charles streetcar past the mansions of the Garden District
- Tour the National WWII Museum, a short walk from 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 Albany | Albany International (ALB) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New Orleans | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
| Flight time | 34h 1m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 1,259 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in New Orleans costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,338 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Catahoula Hotel New Orleans) | $549 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $2,407 |
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: Albany to New Orleans
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $669 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $591 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $677 |
| Price checks | 6 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Hurricane season
- No passport needed, and you pay in US dollars.
- New Orleans is 1 hour behind Albany, and the distance is 1,259 miles.
- The fare has 2 stops: out Friday, Oct 23 at 12:05 PM, landing 10:09 PM; back Sunday at 10:37 AM, landing Monday at 10:34 AM.
- October falls in hurricane season, so check the forecast before you go.
- All three hotels are room only and showed free cancellation when we checked.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$669 per person round trip, or $1,337 for two, on G4 + MX when we checked. That's all-in with taxes and fees, and $8 under the $677 median of our earlier checks. Prices change, so the live price may differ.
Is it a nonstop flight?
No. The itinerary has 2 stops. You leave Albany at 12:05 PM on Friday, Oct 23 and land at 10:09 PM. The return leaves Sunday, Oct 25 at 10:37 AM and lands Monday, Oct 26 at 10:34 AM, so plan for Monday.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Albany International (ALB) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY), and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows overcast skies, highs of 84–88°F and lows of 67–75°F, with rain chances between 16% and 26%. It's hurricane season, so check again closer to Friday.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a focused food and music weekend, yes, but with a late Friday arrival you really get Saturday and Sunday morning. Pick jazz, beignets and one big sight like the National WWII Museum.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
Our estimate is $2,407 for two, covering flights, 2 nights at Catahoula Hotel New Orleans ($549) and $520 for spending, which works out to $130 per person per day.
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