New Orleans from Columbus, Oct 23–25: round trip from $430
Round-trip flights from Columbus to New Orleans were $430 per person ($860 for two) for Oct 23–25, 2026 (2 nights), on Frontier with 1 stop, so not nonstop. The forecast shows overcast skies with highs of 84–88°F, and the best-value hotel, Catahoula Hotel New Orleans, is $549 for the stay. Heads-up: the outbound flight doesn't land until Saturday at 8:09 PM.
The flight
$657 $430 per person, round trip
the typical fare on this route
$860 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 26h 57m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 6:12 PM – Sat, Oct 24, 8:09 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $430 | 1 stop | 26h 57m |
| MX + F9 | $574 | 3 stops | 30h 58m |
| Breeze | $591 | 1 stop | 22h 40m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 8:29 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 | $860 |
| Catahoula Hotel New Orleans, 2 nights | $549 |
| Trip total for two | $1,409 |
Regular: $1,863 You pay: $1,409 Saved: $454
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Why go now
At $430 per person round trip ($860 for two), this fare is $227 below the typical fare on this route. That's 35% under the $657 median of our earlier checks, and it's the lowest we've seen in 30 days. Across the 12 offers we checked, fares ran from $430 to $713. Late October is still hurricane season, so keep an eye on the forecast. Right now it shows highs of 84–88°F, overcast skies and a 16–26% chance of rain. Know the schedule before you get excited: the Frontier flight leaves Friday at 6:12 PM and lands Saturday at 8:09 PM. That means you really get Saturday night and whatever part of Sunday your return flight leaves you. It works best as a quick food-and-music trip, not a sightseeing marathon.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city getaway built around food and live music: beignets, gumbo, jazz clubs and late nights in old streets. It suits a couple or two friends who are fine with a short stay and a long travel day. Because you land Saturday evening, the pace is tight. Have dinner and hit Frenchmen Street that night, then spend Sunday eating, walking and riding the streetcar before you head home.
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 the best-value pick at $549 for the 2 nights ($275 a night). It has a 7.6 review score from 369 reviews, a Deluxe Room and free cancellation. If you want a higher score, New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District is the top-rated option at $854 ($427 a night), with 8.6 from 123 reviews, but this rate isn't free to cancel. Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center is the budget pick at $564 ($282 a night), rated 8.3 from 1,365 reviews, with free cancellation. All three rates are room only. The Marriott and the Hilton are in the Central Business District / Warehouse District, which has modern hotels, museums and restaurants a short walk from the French Quarter. The Quarter itself is the historic heart of town, 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 in the Frenchmen Street music clubs in the Marigny, or at Preservation Hall.
- Eat beignets at Café du Monde, then find 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.
- Tour the National WWII Museum, a short walk from the Warehouse District hotels.
- Visit the above-ground tombs of St. Louis Cemetery.
- Take a swamp tour to see alligators, if your Sunday schedule leaves room.
Also worth it
- Hear live jazz on Frenchmen Street or at Preservation Hall
Tours and tickets in New Orleans
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Columbus | John Glenn Columbus International (CMH), Rickenbacker International (LCK) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New Orleans | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
| Flight time | 26h 57m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 799 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in New Orleans costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $860 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Catahoula Hotel New Orleans) | $549 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,929 |
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: Columbus to New Orleans
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $430 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $430 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $657 |
| 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: it's a domestic trip, and you pay in US dollars.
- New Orleans is 1 hour behind Columbus. The Frontier flight from CMH to MSY has 1 stop and takes 26h 57m.
- The hotel prices cover Friday night too, but you'll still be on your way then. You won't arrive until Saturday evening.
- October is hurricane season. The Catahoula and Hilton Garden Inn rates have free cancellation; the Marriott rate doesn't.
- Prices are all-in, with taxes and fees included, as found when we checked. They can change before you book.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$430 per person round trip on Frontier, or $860 for two, with taxes and fees included when we checked. That's $227 below the typical fare on this route. The flight has 1 stop.
When do I actually get to New Orleans?
You leave Columbus (CMH) on Friday, Oct 23 at 6:12 PM and land at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) on Saturday, Oct 24 at 8:09 PM. That's 26h 57m with 1 stop. We don't have the return flight times.
Is 2 nights enough?
Only just. You pay for 2 hotel nights, but with a Saturday-evening arrival you really get one night in town plus Sunday. It's enough for jazz, beignets and a streetcar ride, but not for a full city tour.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows overcast days with highs of 84–88°F, lows of 67–75°F and a 16–26% chance of rain. It's still hurricane season, so check the forecast again before you go.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
We estimate $1,929 for two: $860 for flights, $549 for 2 nights at Catahoula Hotel New Orleans, and $520 for spending, which is $130 per person per day.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, so a standard ID for the flight is all you need, and everything is priced in US dollars.
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