New Orleans from Milwaukee, Nov 13–17: $1,477 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $381 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Free cancellation at Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown
- Typical highs 67–70°F, lows near 57°F this time of year
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 4h 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 Milwaukee to New Orleans for Nov 13–17, 2026 (4 nights) cost $325 per person, or $650 for two, on Southwest with one stop. Typical highs are 67–70°F. Our best-value hotel, Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown, is $827 for the stay.
The total, before you go
$1,477 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $650 |
| Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown, 4 nights, two guests, taxes in | $827 |
| The total, before you go | $1,477 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $140 |
$381 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $35 each way per bag on Southwest, $140 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
$325 per person, round trip
$650 for two, taxes and fees included · Southwest · 1 stop · 4h 10m
Out Fri, Nov 13, 8:00 PM – Sat, Nov 14, 12:10 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest | $325 | 1 stop | 4h 10m |
| United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express | $330 | 2 stops | 9h 36m |
| Southwest | $325 | 1 stop | 5h 45m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 1:27 AM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $325 per person round trip, all-in, this fare is $381 below the typical fare on this route. That typical fare is $706, the median of our earlier checks, so this one is 54% lower. We saw 12 offers for these dates, ranging from $325 to $664 per person, and this one is at the bottom of that range. For two, flights come to $650. Add the Wyndham Garden at $827 and $1,040 of spending money, and the whole four-night trip comes to $2,517. Mid-November usually brings highs of 67–70°F and lows of 55–59°F. That's comfortable walking weather for a city built around food and music, and it's months before the Mardi Gras parades, when rates triple. Prices change, and this is the fare we found when we checked.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city-and-food long weekend: jazz clubs at night, gumbo and beignets by day, and history and architecture in between. It suits a couple or a small group of friends who like to walk, eat and stay out late. The pace is easy, since there's no time change and no passport to deal with. Four nights gives you time for the Quarter, the Garden District and a museum without rushing.
Weather in New Orleans, Nov 13–17
Typical highs 67–70°F, lows near 57°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | 67 °F | 57 °F | Rain |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 67 °F | 55 °F | Clear |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 70 °F | 55 °F | Clear |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 70 °F | 57 °F | Overcast |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 67 °F | 59 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in New Orleans
All three hotels are listed in Downtown New Orleans. Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown is the best value at $827 for 4 nights ($207 a night), with a 7.5 review score from 817 reviews. It's room only and has free cancellation. Best Western Plus St. Christopher Hotel is $920 for the stay ($230 a night) and scores 7.6 from 1,318 reviews. Breakfast is included and it also has free cancellation. Hyatt Regency New Orleans is the top-rated pick, scoring 9 from 990 reviews, at $1,638 for the stay ($410 a night). It's room only, and free cancellation isn't offered. If you're choosing by area, the Central Business District / Warehouse District has modern hotels, museums and restaurants a short walk from the French Quarter.
Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown
$827 for 4 nights, two guests · $207 a night
See roomsHyatt Regency New Orleans
$1,638 for 4 nights, two guests · $410 a night
See roomsBest Western Plus St. Christopher Hotel
$920 for 4 nights, two guests · $230 a night
See roomsAll hotels in New Orleans for these dates
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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 French Quarter
- Ride the St. Charles streetcar past the Garden District's mansions and oak-lined streets
- 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 Milwaukee | Milwaukee Mitchell International (MKE) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New Orleans | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
| Flight time | 4h 10m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 912 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 4 nights in New Orleans costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $650 |
| Hotel, 4 nights (Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown) | $827 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 4 days for two | $1,040 |
| Total for two | $2,517 |
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: Milwaukee to New Orleans
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $325 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $322 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $706 |
| Price checks | 11 |
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, the currency is the US dollar, and New Orleans is on the same time as Milwaukee.
- The outbound Southwest flight leaves MKE Friday, Nov 13 at 8:00 PM and lands at MSY at 12:10 AM, after 4h 10m with one stop.
- November is still part of hurricane season in New Orleans.
- Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown and Best Western Plus St. Christopher Hotel offer free cancellation. Hyatt Regency New Orleans does not.
- All prices include taxes and fees as found when we checked, and they can change.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, it was $325 per person round trip on Southwest, or $650 for two, with taxes and fees included. That's $381 below the typical fare on this route.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Milwaukee Mitchell International (MKE) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY), 912 miles, paid in US dollars with no time change.
What is the weather like?
Typical mid-November highs run 67–70°F, with lows of 55–59°F. The normals for these dates lean clear to overcast, though Nov 13 typically sees rain. It's still hurricane season.
Is 4 nights enough?
For a first trip, yes. That's enough time for jazz on Frenchmen Street, the French Quarter, the St. Charles streetcar, the National WWII Museum and a swamp tour. Heads-up: the outbound flight lands at 12:10 AM, so your first full day starts on Saturday.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
About $2,517 in total: $650 for flights, $827 for 4 nights at Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown, and $1,040 for spending, which works out to $130 per person per day.
Can I cancel the hotel?
Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown and Best Western Plus St. Christopher Hotel both offer free cancellation, and the Best Western includes breakfast. Hyatt Regency New Orleans does not offer free cancellation.
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