New Orleans from Fort Myers, Oct 30–Nov 1: $1,573 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Not worth it this week
- Fare is $480 per person, $52 below the typical fare on this route
- Hyatt Regency New Orleans scores 9 from 989 reviews, downtown
- Highs of 70–72°F and lows near 59°F for the dates
The catch: The $480 fare has two stops and takes 33h 7m out, so Friday night's room sits empty and you get one night in town.
Worth it if you'll pay $537 per person for a one-stop flight that lands Friday morning; skip the $480 fare if you want a real weekend.
Not worth it this week: the total is $1,573 for two, which covers flights at $960, Hyatt Regency New Orleans at $529 and its $84 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. The trip runs Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026, 2 nights, on MX with two stops each way. The outbound flight takes 33h 7m, so you land Saturday at 12:35 PM and leave Sunday at 7:00 AM.
The total, before you go
$1,573 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $960 |
| Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $529 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $84 |
| The total, before you go | $1,573 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$52 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $40 each way per bag on Breeze, $160 for two round trip); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
$480 per person, round trip
$960 for two, taxes and fees included · Breeze · 2 stops · 33h 7m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 8:49 PM – Sat, Oct 31, 12:35 PM · back Sun, Nov 1, 7:00 AM – Mon, Nov 2, 12:21 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breeze | $480 | 2 stops | 33h 7m |
| United | $537 | 1 stop | 5h 5m |
| Southwest | $537 | 1 stop | 5h 5m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 3:06 PM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $480 per person, or $960 for two. That's $52 below the typical fare on this route, about 10% under. Flights plus Hyatt Regency New Orleans come to $1,573 for two, all in. The weather looks easy for walking: highs of 70–72°F and lows near 59°F this time of year. Late October is still hurricane season, though. The bigger problem is the schedule. The $480 fare leaves Friday at 8:49 PM, makes two stops and lands Saturday at 12:35 PM. The return leaves Sunday at 7:00 AM. You'd be paying for 2 nights and using one. United and Southwest both have one-stop flights at $537 per person, $1,074 for two, taking 5h 5m and landing Friday morning. That's the way to make this weekend work. If those times don't suit you, we'd pick another weekend.
The kind of trip this is
This is a food, music and history city break for two. Think beignets in the morning, the streetcar or a museum in the afternoon and jazz clubs at night. It suits couples and friends who like to walk and eat, and it's fine to fill a short stay. The pace is relaxed by day and later by night, with most of it on foot downtown.
Weather in New Orleans, Oct 30–Nov 1
Typical highs 70–72°F, lows near 59°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30 | 72 °F | 60 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 70 °F | 58 °F | Clear |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 70 °F | 58 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in New Orleans
Hyatt Regency New Orleans is the best value: $529 for 2 nights, $265 a night. It scores 9 from 989 reviews. The $84 resort fee is in the trip total, and there's no free cancellation. The Higgins Hotel New Orleans, Curio Collection by Hilton is the top-rated pick, scoring 9.2 from 145 reviews. It costs $648, or $324 a night, plus $98 in fees at the property, and it's the only one with free cancellation. Hyatt House New Orleans Downtown is $574, $287 a night, and includes breakfast. It scores 9.1 from 1,148 reviews and adds $87 in fees at the property. All three are in or near the Central Business District / Warehouse District, which has museums and restaurants a short walk from the French Quarter.
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
$529 for 2 nights, two guests · $265 a night
See roomsThe Higgins Hotel New Orleans, Curio Collection by Hilton
$648 for 2 nights, two guests · $324 a night
See roomsHyatt House New Orleans Downtown
$574 for 2 nights, two guests · $287 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, then gumbo in the Quarter
- Ride the St. Charles streetcar through the Garden District
- Tour the National WWII Museum, near the downtown 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 Fort Myers | Southwest Florida International (RSW) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New Orleans | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
| Flight time | 33h 7m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 549 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in New Orleans costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $960 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Hyatt Regency New Orleans) | $529 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $2,009 |
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: Fort Myers to New Orleans
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $480 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $314 (Oct 14, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $532 |
| Price checks | 21 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for New Orleans.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Hurricane season
- No passport needed, and the currency is the US dollar.
- New Orleans is 1 hour behind Fort Myers.
- A checked bag is about $160 for two and isn't in the $1,573 total.
- Late October falls in hurricane season.
- Hyatt Regency New Orleans has no free cancellation; The Higgins Hotel does.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Not on the $480 fare. It has two stops and takes 33h 7m out, so you land Saturday at 12:35 PM and fly home Sunday at 7:00 AM. A one-stop flight at $537 per person lands Friday morning and makes the weekend worth it.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,573 for two, all in, with taxes and fees: flights at $960 plus Hyatt Regency New Orleans at $529 and its $84 resort fee. Checked bags (about $160 for two) and spending money aren't included.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 70–72°F, with lows near 59°F for Oct 30–Nov 1. The forecast normals show overcast, clear, then overcast. It's still hurricane season, so keep an eye on the forecast.
Is 2 nights enough?
It is with the right flight. On the $480 fare you sleep there only Saturday night. The United or Southwest one-stop at $537 per person lands Friday at 11:05 AM or 10:15 AM, so you get the full 2 nights.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Southwest Florida International (RSW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY), and you pay in US dollars.
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