New Orleans from Charleston, Oct 23–25: round trip from $268
Nonstop Breeze flights from Charleston to New Orleans were $268 per person round trip ($536 for two) for Oct 23–25, 2026, a 2-night weekend, when we checked. The forecast shows highs of 81–85°F with a small chance of rain. The best-value hotel, Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center, is $564 for the stay.
The flight
$452 $268 per person, round trip
the typical fare on this route
$536 for two, taxes and fees included · Breeze · nonstop · 2h 8m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 4:10 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 5:18 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breeze | $268 | nonstop | 2h 8m |
| JetBlue | $332 | 1 stop | 6h 30m |
| MX + F9 | $399 | 3 stops | 23h 12m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 8:06 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 | $536 |
| Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center, 2 nights | $564 |
| Trip total for two | $1,100 |
Regular: $1,468 You pay: $1,100 Saved: $368
the typical fare on this route.
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Why go now
At $268 per person round trip, this fare is $184 below the typical fare on this route. That typical fare is $452 per person, based on our earlier checks, so this is 41% less. It also carries the Lowest in 30 days badge: across the 12 offers we saw, fares ran from $268 to $535 per person. The flight is nonstop on Breeze. It leaves Charleston at 4:10 PM on Friday, Oct 23 and lands at 5:18 PM local time after 2h 8m, so you're in town in time for dinner. Late October is still hurricane season, so keep an eye on the forecast. Right now it shows highs of 81–85°F, with rain chances between 11% and 29%. It's a warm, easy long weekend for jazz, Creole cooking and walking old streets. Prices are all-in as we found them and can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a food-and-music city weekend that packs beignets, gumbo, live jazz and a lot of history into two nights. It suits couples and friends who like to walk, eat and stay out for a set or two. The pace is easygoing, with short hops between neighborhoods. Families can make it work too, with the National WWII Museum and a swamp tour on the list.
Weather in New Orleans, Oct 23–25
Highs 81–85°F, a small chance of rain
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 81 °F | 74 °F | 29% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 85 °F | 72 °F | 25% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 85 °F | 72 °F | 11% |
Where to stay in New Orleans
Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center is the best-value pick at $564 for the 2 nights ($282 a night). It's rated 8.3 from 1,365 reviews, sits in the Arts - Warehouse District and offers free cancellation on a room with two queen beds. Hyatt Regency New Orleans is the top-rated option, scoring 9 from 989 reviews, at $784 for the stay ($392 a night), but this rate has no free cancellation. Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown is listed as the budget option at $621 for the stay ($311 a night). It's rated 7.5 from 814 reviews, has a king room and no free cancellation. All three rates are room only. The Central Business District / Warehouse District is good for modern hotels, museums and restaurants a short walk from the French Quarter.
Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center
$564 for 2 nights, two guests · $282 a night
See roomsHyatt Regency New Orleans
$784 for 2 nights, two guests · $392 a night
See roomsWyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown
$621 for 2 nights, two guests · $311 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 and gumbo in the Quarter
- Ride the St. Charles streetcar through the Garden District and its oak-lined streets
- 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 Charleston | Charleston International (CHS) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New Orleans | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
| Flight time | 2h 8m nonstop |
| Distance | 629 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in New Orleans costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $536 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center) | $564 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,620 |
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 | $268 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $268 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $452 |
| 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: this is a domestic trip, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- New Orleans is 1 hour behind Charleston. The nonstop flight covers 629 miles in 2h 8m.
- October falls in hurricane season, so check the forecast before you fly.
- Only the Hilton Garden Inn rate has free cancellation. All three hotel rates are room only.
- Prices are all-in, with taxes and fees included, as we found them when we checked. They can change.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, it was $268 per person round trip, or $536 for two, nonstop on Breeze. The next option we saw was $332 per person with one stop.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Charleston International (CHS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY), and everything is in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows highs of 81–85°F and lows of 72–74°F. Friday has drizzle with a 29% chance of rain, and Saturday and Sunday look overcast at 25% and 11%. It's hurricane season, so check again before you go.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first taste, yes. The flight lands at 5:18 PM Friday, so you get Friday night, a full Saturday and part of Sunday. That's enough time for jazz, beignets, the streetcar and one big museum or a swamp tour.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
Our estimate is $1,620 for two: $536 for flights, $564 at the Hilton Garden Inn and $520 for spending, which works out to $130 per person a day.
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