New Orleans from Boston, Oct 23–25: round trip from $418
Round-trip flights from Boston to New Orleans are $418 per person ($836 for two) for Friday, Oct 23 to Sunday, Oct 25, 2026, which is 2 nights, on Frontier with 1 stop. The forecast is overcast with highs of 84–88°F and a small chance of rain. Our best-value hotel, Catahoula Hotel New Orleans, is $549 for both nights.
The flight
$571 $418 per person, round trip
the typical fare on this route
$836 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 9h 23m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 11:47 AM – Fri, Oct 23, 8:10 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $418 | 1 stop | 9h 23m |
| JetBlue | $627 | nonstop | 3h 37m |
| Frontier | $593 | 2 stops | 23h 16m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 8:33 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 | $836 |
| Catahoula Hotel New Orleans, 2 nights | $549 |
| Trip total for two | $1,385 |
Regular: $1,691 You pay: $1,385 Saved: $306
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Why go now
At $418 per person round trip, or $836 for two, this fare is $153 below the typical fare on this route, which is $571. That's 27% less, and it's the lowest we've seen in 30 days. Across the 12 fares we checked, prices ran from $418 to $717. October is still hurricane season in New Orleans. Even so, this weekend's forecast shows highs of 84–88°F, overcast skies and a 16% to 26% chance of rain. That's warm enough for late nights of live jazz and slow mornings over beignets. Mardi Gras is in February and March, when rates triple, so this weekend avoids that. Our sample budget for two comes to $1,905, covering flights, the Catahoula at $549 and $520 of spending money. It's a food-and-music long weekend: you leave Friday and you're home Sunday.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city-and-food long weekend built around jazz clubs, Creole and Cajun cooking, centuries-old architecture and a museum or two. It suits couples and friends who like to eat well and stay out late, at an easy pace with room for a nap. Two nights goes quickly, so pick a neighborhood or two and walk them instead of racing across town.
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
Catahoula Hotel New Orleans is our best-value pick at $549 for the 2 nights ($275 a night). That gets you a Deluxe Room, and it scores 7.6 from 369 reviews, with free cancellation. New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District is the top rated at 8.6 from 123 reviews. It costs $854 for the stay ($427 a night) for a room with 2 queen beds, but you can't cancel for free. Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center is the budget pick at $564 ($282 a night) and scores 8.3 from 1,365 reviews, with free cancellation. All three are room only. The Central Business District / Warehouse District has modern hotels, museums and restaurants a short walk from the French Quarter. The Quarter itself is the historic heart, with balconies, jazz clubs and Bourbon Street.
Catahoula Hotel New Orleans
$549 for 2 nights, two guests · $275 a night
See roomsNew Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District
$854 for 2 nights, two guests · $427 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 in the Marigny, or catch a set at Preservation Hall.
- Eat beignets at Café du Monde, then have a bowl of gumbo in the French Quarter.
- Ride the St. Charles streetcar past the grand mansions and oak-lined streets of the Garden District.
- Spend a morning touring the National WWII Museum, near the Warehouse District hotels.
- Take a swamp tour outside the city to see alligators.
- Visit the above-ground tombs of St. Louis Cemetery.
Also worth it
- Tour the National WWII Museum
Tours and tickets in New Orleans
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Boston | Boston Logan International (BOS) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New Orleans | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
| Flight time | 9h 23m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,358 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in New Orleans costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $836 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Catahoula Hotel New Orleans) | $549 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,905 |
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: Boston to New Orleans
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $418 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $418 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $571 |
| Price checks | 8 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Hurricane season
- No passport needed: it's a domestic trip and you pay in US dollars.
- New Orleans is 1 hour behind Boston.
- The Frontier flight leaves Boston Logan at 11:47 AM, makes 1 stop and lands at MSY at 8:10 PM (9h 23m).
- October is hurricane season. Catahoula and Hilton Garden Inn have free cancellation; the Marriott doesn't.
- Prices include taxes and fees as we found them. They change, and we can't promise any of them will hold.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, Frontier was $418 per person round trip, or $836 for two, all-in with taxes and fees. It has 1 stop. That's $153 below the typical fare on this route.
Is there a nonstop option?
Yes. JetBlue flies nonstop for $627 per person ($1,254 for two). It leaves at 8:59 PM on Friday, Oct 23 and lands at 11:36 PM, a 3h 37m flight.
Do I need a passport?
No. New Orleans is a domestic trip, so you pay in US dollars and set your watch back 1 hour from Boston time.
What is the weather like?
The forecast is overcast all weekend. Highs are 87°F on Friday, 88°F on Saturday and 84°F on Sunday, with lows of 67–75°F and a 16% to 26% chance of rain.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a food-and-music weekend, yes. The Frontier flight lands at 8:10 PM Friday, so Saturday is your one full day. Plan on music Friday night, then streetcar, museum or a swamp tour on Saturday.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
Our sample budget is $1,905 for two. That's $836 for flights, $549 for Catahoula Hotel New Orleans and $520 for spending, or $130 per person per day.
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