New Orleans from Charleston, Oct 16–18: round trip from $592
When we checked, round-trip flights from Charleston to New Orleans cost $592 per person ($1,184 for two) for Oct 16–18, 2026, which is 2 nights. The flight is JetBlue with 1 stop, and the forecast is overcast with highs of 78–89°F and little rain. Our best-value hotel, Hampton Inn and Suites New Orleans Convention Center, is $424 for the stay with breakfast.
The flight
$592 per person, round trip
$1,184 for two, taxes and fees included · JetBlue · 1 stop · 4h 42m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 6:50 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 10:32 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | $592 | 1 stop | 4h 42m |
| Breeze | $768 | nonstop | 2h 8m |
| Breeze | $641 | 1 stop | 9h 18m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 5:06 AM 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 | $1,184 |
| Hampton Inn and Suites New Orleans Convention Center, 2 nights | $424 |
| Trip total for two | $1,608 |
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Why go now
At $592 per person round trip, this fare is $19 above the $573 median of our 9 earlier checks on this route, about 3% higher, so it isn't a markdown. The case for this weekend is the whole package. Flights for two come to $1,184, two nights at the best-value hotel with breakfast are $424, and an estimated $520 for spending brings the trip to $2,128 for two. The forecast cools from 89°F on Friday to highs of 79°F and 78°F over the weekend, with rain chances between 3% and 11%. Heads-up: October is still hurricane season, so keep an eye on the forecast before you go. The 6:50 PM Friday departure means you can fly out after work and still get a full Saturday and Sunday of food, music and history.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city getaway built around food, live music and history. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who like to walk, eat well and stay out late for a set at a jazz club. The pace is easy: you land late Friday, then have all of Saturday and Sunday for the Quarter, the streetcar and a museum or two.
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 | 8% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 79 °F | 65 °F | 3% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 78 °F | 67 °F | 11% |
Where to stay in New Orleans
Hampton Inn and Suites New Orleans Convention Center is our best-value pick: $424 for the 2 nights ($212 a night), breakfast included, with an 8.7 review score from 1,375 reviews. The Westin New Orleans is the top-rated choice at 8.9 from 589 reviews. It's $717 for the stay ($359 a night), room only, and it's in the French Quarter, the historic heart with balconies, jazz clubs and Bourbon Street. Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans Convention Center is the budget option at $430 ($215 a night) with breakfast and a studio suite, rated 8 from 2,605 reviews. Both convention center hotels are in the Central Business District / Warehouse District, where museums and restaurants are a short walk from the Quarter. None of the three offered free cancellation when we checked.
Hampton Inn and Suites New Orleans Convention Center
$424 for 2 nights, two guests · $212 a night
See roomsThe Westin New Orleans
$717 for 2 nights, two guests · $359 a night
See roomsSonesta ES Suites New Orleans Convention Center
$430 for 2 nights, two guests · $215 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 on Saturday night
- Eat beignets at Café du Monde, then gumbo in the Quarter
- Ride the St. Charles streetcar through the Garden District's oak-lined streets
- Tour the National WWII Museum, close to 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 Charleston | Charleston International (CHS) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New Orleans | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
| Flight time | 4h 42m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 629 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in New Orleans costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,184 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Hampton Inn and Suites New Orleans Convention Center) | $424 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $2,128 |
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: Charleston to New Orleans
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $592 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $268 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $573 |
| Price checks | 9 |
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 Charleston.
- The JetBlue flight takes 4h 42m with 1 stop and covers 629 miles from CHS to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY).
- October falls in hurricane season, so check the forecast before you leave.
- None of the three hotels offered free cancellation when we checked.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$592 per person round trip on JetBlue, or $1,184 for two, all-in when we checked. It leaves Charleston at 6:50 PM on Friday, Oct 16 and lands at 10:32 PM, with 1 stop. Prices move, so the live fare may differ.
Is there a nonstop option?
Yes. We found Breeze nonstop at $768 per person ($1,536 for two). It leaves at 4:10 PM, lands at 5:18 PM and takes 2h 8m, so you'd have Friday evening in town.
What is the weather like?
The forecast is overcast all three days. Friday reaches 89°F, then highs drop to 79°F on Saturday and 78°F on Sunday, with lows of 65–75°F and rain chances of 3% to 11%.
What does the whole trip cost?
For two, our estimate is $2,128: $1,184 in flights, $424 for two nights at Hampton Inn and Suites New Orleans Convention Center, and $520 for spending, which works out to $130 per person a day.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first taste, yes. You land Friday night, then Saturday and Sunday cover beignets, the streetcar, the National WWII Museum and a jazz set on Frenchmen Street. A swamp tour would take up a big part of one day.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from CHS to MSY and you pay in US dollars. Just remember the clocks are 1 hour behind Charleston.
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