New Orleans from Buffalo, Oct 16–18: round trip from $593
Round-trip flights from Buffalo to New Orleans were $593 per person ($1,186 for two) for Friday, Oct 16 to Sunday, Oct 18, 2026, which is 2 nights. That's on Southwest with 1 stop, not nonstop, and the forecast shows overcast skies, highs of 78–89°F and little rain. The best-value hotel was $420 for the stay.
The flight
$689 $593 per person, round trip
the typical fare on this route
$1,186 for two, taxes and fees included · Southwest · 1 stop · 5h 15m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 7:20 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 11:35 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest | $593 | 1 stop | 5h 15m |
| American | $593 | 1 stop | 5h 6m |
| Southwest | $593 | 1 stop | 8h 20m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 9:00 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 | $1,186 |
| Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome by IHG, 2 nights | $420 |
| Trip total for two | $1,606 |
Regular: $1,798 You pay: $1,606 Saved: $192
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Why go now
At $593 per person round trip, this fare is $96 below the typical fare on this route, a 14% gap. We looked at 12 offers on this route ranging from $593 to $790 per person, and this one was at the bottom of that range when we checked. Prices are all-in, taxes and fees included, as we found them, and they can move. Mid-October still counts as hurricane season in New Orleans, but the forecast looks kind: 89°F on Friday, then 78°F and 79°F over the weekend, with rain chances between 1% and 10%. Those warm evenings are good for walking the French Quarter, working through gumbo and beignets, and staying out late for music on Frenchmen Street. Our budget for two comes to $2,126 for flights, the best-value hotel and $520 of spending money.
The kind of trip this is
This is a food-and-music city weekend: jazz clubs, Creole and Cajun cooking, old architecture and a lot of history packed into walkable neighborhoods. It works for a couple or a small group of friends who like long dinners and late nights more than early alarms. With 2 nights, keep the pace easy: one big museum or tour each day, and the rest goes to eating, wandering and live music.
Weather in New Orleans, Oct 16–18
Highs 78–89°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16 | 89 °F | 75 °F | 3% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 78 °F | 66 °F | 1% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 79 °F | 65 °F | 10% |
Where to stay in New Orleans
All three picks are downtown, so the French Quarter is close and the Central Business District / Warehouse District, with its museums and restaurants, is right outside. Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome by IHG is the best value: $420 for the stay ($210 a night), an 8.5 review score from 2,280 reviews, two queen beds, room only, and free cancellation. Hampton Inn and Suites New Orleans Convention Center is the top rated at 8.7 from 1,375 reviews, $424 for the stay ($212 a night) with breakfast included, in the Arts - Warehouse District. Element by Marriott New Orleans Downtown is our budget pick, $464 for the stay ($232 a night), with an 8.4 score from 148 reviews and breakfast included. Heads-up: only the Holiday Inn has free cancellation.
Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome by IHG
$420 for 2 nights, two guests · $210 a night
See roomsHampton Inn and Suites New Orleans Convention Center
$424 for 2 nights, two guests · $212 a night
See roomsElement by Marriott New Orleans Downtown
$464 for 2 nights, two guests · $232 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 after dinner
- Eat beignets at Café du Monde, then gumbo in the French Quarter
- Ride the St. Charles streetcar past the Garden District mansions and oak-lined streets
- Spend a morning touring the National WWII Museum in the Warehouse District
- Take a swamp tour 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 Buffalo | Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New Orleans | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
| Flight time | 5h 15m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,087 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in New Orleans costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,186 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome by IHG) | $420 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $2,126 |
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: Buffalo to New Orleans
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $593 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $471 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $689 |
| Price checks | 10 |
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'll pay in US dollars.
- New Orleans is on Central time, 1 hour behind Buffalo.
- The flight covers 1,087 miles and takes 5h 15m with 1 stop, from Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY).
- October falls in hurricane season, so check the forecast again before you leave.
- Only the Holiday Inn pick has free cancellation; the Hampton Inn and Element rates don't.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
We found $593 per person round trip, $1,186 for two, all-in with taxes and fees as of when we checked. The Southwest option leaves Friday, Oct 16 at 7:20 PM and lands at 11:35 PM, with 1 stop. American had the same price, leaving at 7:53 PM.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, so a passport isn't required, and you pay in US dollars. Plan on New Orleans being 1 hour behind Buffalo.
What is the weather like?
The forecast is overcast all three days. Friday reaches 89°F with a low of 75°F, Saturday is 78°F and Sunday 79°F. Rain chances run from 1% to 10%.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for a long weekend of food and music. The evening flight gets you in late Friday. If you want Friday night in town, a Southwest option leaves at 11:05 AM and lands at 6:25 PM, but it takes 8h 20m.
Should I worry about hurricane season?
October is part of hurricane season in New Orleans. The current forecast shows little rain, with rain chances no higher than 10%. If you want flexibility, the Holiday Inn pick at $420 for the stay has free cancellation.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
Our estimate comes to $2,126 for two: $1,186 for flights, $420 for the best-value hotel and $520 of spending money, which works out to $130 per person per day.
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