New Orleans from Detroit, Oct 23–25: round trip from $464
Round-trip flights on F9 from Detroit to New Orleans cost $464 per person for Oct 23–25, 2026 when we checked. Three places to stay start at $275 a night for the 2-night stay. Prices move; every link below shows the live price.
The flight
$464 per person, round trip
$928 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 21h 48m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 12:57 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 8:10 PM · back Sun, Oct 25, 9:04 PM – Mon, Oct 26, 11:39 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $464 | 1 stop | 21h 48m |
| F9 + MX | $539 | 2 stops | 29h 41m |
| Frontier | $465 | 1 stop | 24h 51m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 8:26 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 | $928 |
| Catahoula Hotel New Orleans, 2 nights | $549 |
| Trip total for two | $1,477 |
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Why New Orleans
Why we picked it: New Orleans is the best value we priced for the weekend: $464 round trip.
New Orleans runs on jazz, Creole and Cajun cooking, centuries-old architecture and a festival calendar that peaks at Mardi Gras.
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
$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
Signature experiences
- 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
- Tour the National WWII Museum
- 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 Detroit | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New Orleans | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
| Flight time | 21h 48m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 940 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in New Orleans costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $928 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Catahoula Hotel New Orleans) | $549 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,997 |
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: Detroit to New Orleans
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $464 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $309 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $442 |
| Price checks | 7 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Hurricane season
Questions readers ask
How much does 2 nights in New Orleans from Detroit cost?
About $1,997 for two: $928 in flights, $549 for the hotel and $520 for food, getting around and tickets.
What is the weather like in New Orleans Oct 23–25?
Highs 84–88°F, a small chance of rain
Do I need a passport for New Orleans?
No. For US citizens a government photo ID is enough on this trip.
How long is the flight from Detroit to New Orleans?
21h 48m with 1 stop on F9, on the fare we found.
Is $464 a good price for Detroit to New Orleans?
It is close to the typical $442 per person on this route; the dates and the weather made it a pick.
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