New Orleans from Jacksonville, Oct 23–25: $1,277 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $131 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center, rated 8.3 by 1,365 guests
- Free cancellation at Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 24h 10m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
When we checked, round-trip flights from Jacksonville to New Orleans cost $357 per person ($713 for two) for Oct 23–25, 2026, a 2-night weekend. The flights are on F9 with one stop each way, not nonstop, and the forecast calls for highs of 83–86°F with little rain. The best-value hotel is $564 for the stay, or $282 a night.
The total, before you go
$1,277 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $713 |
| Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $564 |
| The total, before you go | $1,277 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$131 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $60 each way per bag on Frontier, $240 for two round trip); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
$357 per person, round trip
$713 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 24h 10m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 7:46 PM – Sat, Oct 24, 5:22 PM · back Sun, Oct 25, 9:40 AM – Sun, Oct 25, 12:14 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $357 | 1 stop | 24h 10m |
| Breeze | $377 | 2 stops | 21h 43m |
| Frontier | $359 | 1 stop | 45h 49m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 9:53 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $357 per person, this fare is $131 below the typical fare on this route. That's 27% under the $488 median from our 9 earlier checks, and the 12 offers we saw ranged from $357 to $488. All prices include taxes and fees as found, and they can change. Late October is still hurricane season, so watch the forecast. Right now it shows highs of 83–86°F, lows of 72–74°F and rain chances between 14% and 23%. That's warm enough for a late dinner outside and a slow walk through the French Quarter. Here's the heads-up: the outbound flight leaves Friday at 7:46 PM and doesn't land until Saturday at 5:22 PM, and the return leaves Sunday at 9:40 AM. Plan on one full Saturday night of jazz and food, not a full weekend.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city trip built around food and music: gumbo, beignets, live jazz and old streets you can walk. Because of the flight times, it's a quick getaway with one big night out, so it suits a couple or two friends who are happy to land, drop their bags and head straight to dinner. Plan to eat well, catch a set or two and sleep on the flight home.
Weather in New Orleans, Oct 23–25
Highs 83–86°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 83 °F | 74 °F | 14% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 85 °F | 72 °F | 23% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 86 °F | 72 °F | 19% |
Where to stay in New Orleans
All three picks are in or near the Central Business District / Warehouse District, where modern hotels, museums and restaurants sit a short walk from the French Quarter. Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center is the best value at $564 for 2 nights ($282 a night). It has a review score of 8.3 from 1,365 reviews, and it's the only one of the three with free cancellation. Hyatt Regency New Orleans is the top rated at 9.0 from 990 reviews and is a 4-star hotel downtown. It costs $784 for the stay, or $392 a night, and isn't refundable. Hyatt Place New Orleans Convention Center costs $633 for the stay ($317 a night), scores 8.2 from 833 reviews and is the only one with breakfast included. The room we priced there is mobility accessible.
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 roomsHyatt Place New Orleans Convention Center
$633 for 2 nights, two guests · $317 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 on your Saturday night
- Eat beignets at Café du Monde and a bowl of gumbo in the Quarter
- Ride the St. Charles streetcar past the mansions 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 you can fit one in
Tours and tickets in New Orleans
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Jacksonville | Jacksonville International (JAX) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New Orleans | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
| Flight time | 24h 10m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 503 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in New Orleans costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $714 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center) | $564 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,798 |
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: Jacksonville to New Orleans
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $357 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $280 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $488 |
| Price checks | 9 |
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 is needed, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- New Orleans is 1 hour behind Jacksonville.
- The outbound trip takes 24h 10m with one stop, which covers 503 miles from JAX to MSY.
- October falls in hurricane season. The Hilton Garden Inn room has free cancellation, but the two Hyatt rooms don't.
- Our rough budget for two is $1,798, which covers flights, the Hilton Garden Inn and $130 a day each for spending.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, it was $357 per person round trip, or $713 for two, including taxes and fees. That's $131 below the typical fare on this route. The flights are on F9 with one stop each way. Prices can change before you book.
How much time do I actually get in New Orleans?
Not much. You leave JAX Friday, Oct 23 at 7:46 PM and land at MSY Saturday at 5:22 PM. The return leaves Sunday at 9:40 AM and lands at 12:14 PM. That gives you Saturday evening and night.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Jacksonville International (JAX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY), and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows highs of 83–86°F and lows of 72–74°F. Friday has a chance of drizzle, and Saturday and Sunday look clear. Rain chances run between 14% and 23%, but it's hurricane season, so check again before you go.
Is 2 nights enough?
With these flights, you'll really only use one of the two nights, so this works best as a quick food-and-jazz night out. The hotel prices we list cover both nights, starting at $564 for the stay.
Which hotel should we pick?
Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center is $564 for the stay and is the only one with free cancellation. Hyatt Regency New Orleans has the top score of 9.0 at $784. Hyatt Place New Orleans Convention Center includes breakfast for $633.
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