New Orleans from Louisville, Oct 23–25: $1,372 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Not worth it this week
- $404 per person, $183 below the typical fare on this route
- Hilton Garden Inn scores 8.3 from 1,365 reviews, free cancellation
- Highs of 83–86°F with a 19–23% chance of rain
The catch: The 1-stop MX fare lands Saturday at 7:29 PM and flies home Sunday at 8:15 AM, so you get one evening there.
Worth it if you can switch to the Breeze nonstop at $1,242 for two; skip this fare if you want a real weekend.
Not worth it this week: the price looks right, but the schedule gives you only one evening in New Orleans. The whole trip is $1,372 for two, Oct 23–25, 2026 (2 nights): the flights at $808 plus the hotel at $564, taxes and fees included, but a checked bag isn't. The fare is on MX with 1 stop each way, not a nonstop.
The total, before you go
$1,372 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $808 |
| Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $564 |
| The total, before you go | $1,372 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$183 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); 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
$404 per person, round trip
$808 for two, taxes and fees included · Breeze · 1 stop · 45h 54m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 9:22 PM – Sat, Oct 24, 7:29 PM · back Sun, Oct 25, 8:15 AM – Mon, Oct 26, 8:02 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breeze | $404 | 1 stop | 45h 54m |
| Breeze | $621 | nonstop | 2h 1m |
| G4 + MX | $487 | 1 stop | 42h 30m |
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Why now
At $404 per person, this fare is $183 below the typical fare on this route, 31% under, and it's tagged Lowest in 30 days. The weather looks good too: highs of 83–86°F, lows in the 70s, and a 19–23% chance of rain across the three days. The problem is the timing. The outbound leaves Louisville Friday at 9:22 PM and doesn't reach New Orleans until Saturday at 7:29 PM. The return leaves Sunday at 8:15 AM and lands Monday at 8:02 AM. That works out to 45h 54m of travel time for about half a day on the ground. We found a Breeze nonstop for the same Friday. It leaves at 11:39 AM and takes 2h 1m, at $621 per person. It costs more, but that's the fare that turns this into a real long weekend.
The kind of trip this is
This is a food-and-music city weekend: jazz clubs, Creole and Cajun cooking, balconies and old streets you can cover on foot. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who like late dinners and live sets more than a packed sightseeing list. The pace is slow by day and lively after dark. With the cheap fare, though, you'd only get the after-dark part.
Weather in New Orleans, Oct 23–25
Highs 83–86°F, a small chance of rain
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 83 °F | 74 °F | 22% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 85 °F | 72 °F | 23% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 86 °F | 72 °F | 19% |
Where to stay in New Orleans
Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center is our best-value pick and the hotel in the total: $564 for the stay ($282 a night), rated 8.3 from 1,365 reviews, room only, with free cancellation. Hyatt Regency New Orleans is the top rated: 9.0 from 990 reviews, $784 for the stay ($392 a night), with no free cancellation. Hyatt Place New Orleans Convention Center is $633 for the stay ($317 a night), rated 8.2 from 832 reviews, with breakfast included but no free cancellation. As for where to spend your time, the Central Business District / Warehouse District has museums and restaurants a short walk from the Quarter. The French Quarter is the historic heart, with balconies and jazz clubs, and Marigny / Bywater is where you'll find the Frenchmen Street music clubs.
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
- 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 Louisville | Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New Orleans | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
| Flight time | 45h 54m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 624 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in New Orleans costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $808 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center) | $564 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,892 |
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: Louisville to New Orleans
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $404 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $404 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $587 |
| Price checks | 10 |
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 you pay in US dollars.
- New Orleans is 1 hour behind Louisville.
- A checked bag is about $160 for two and isn't in the $1,372 total.
- Our budget adds $520 for two in spending money, which also isn't in the total.
- October falls in hurricane season, so it's worth choosing a hotel with free cancellation.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Not this week. The $404-per-person fare lands Saturday at 7:29 PM and flies home Sunday at 8:15 AM, which leaves one evening for a 2-night hotel stay. If you want to go, the Breeze nonstop at $621 per person gives you the whole weekend.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $1,372 for two: the flights at $808 plus Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center at $564 for 2 nights, taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $160 for two, isn't included. Those are the prices we found when we checked, and they can change.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. Breeze has a nonstop on Friday, Oct 23. It leaves at 11:39 AM, lands at 12:40 PM local time, and takes 2h 1m. It costs $621 per person, or $1,242 for two.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows highs of 83°F to 86°F and lows of 72°F to 74°F. Friday may bring some drizzle, and the weekend looks clear, with a 19% to 23% chance of rain each day. It's also hurricane season.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Louisville (SDF) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY). You pay in US dollars, and New Orleans is 1 hour behind Louisville.
Is 2 nights enough?
Two nights is enough for jazz on Frenchmen Street, beignets and the WWII Museum, but only with the nonstop. The cheap fare turns your 2 nights into a single evening.
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