New Orleans from Norfolk, Oct 23–25: round trip from $430
Round-trip flights from Norfolk to New Orleans cost $430 per person ($860 for two) for Oct 23–25, 2026. That's a 2-night weekend on Frontier with 1 stop, so it isn't nonstop. Expect overcast days with highs of 82–88°F and a small chance of rain, and the best-value hotel, Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown, costs $621 for the stay.
The flight
$540 $430 per person, round trip
the typical fare on this route
$860 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 5h 22m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 3:48 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 8:10 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $430 | 1 stop | 5h 22m |
| MX + F9 | $540 | 2 stops | 44h 10m |
| MX + F9 | $551 | 2 stops | 37h 39m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 3:06 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 | $860 |
| Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown, 2 nights | $621 |
| Trip total for two | $1,481 |
Regular: $1,701 You pay: $1,481 Saved: $220
the typical fare on this route.
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Why go now
At $430 per person round trip, this fare is $110 below the typical fare on this route, or 20% less. It's also the lowest we've seen in 30 days across 5 checks. For two people, the flights come to $860. Add the Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown at $621 for two nights and $520 of spending money, and our budget for two comes to $2,001. Late October brings highs of 82–88°F, lows of 71–74°F, overcast skies and a 16–26% chance of rain each day. It's still hurricane season, so check the forecast before you go. The flight leaves Norfolk at 3:48 PM on Friday and lands at 8:10 PM local time, early enough for a late dinner and live music. It suits a food-and-jazz weekend that doesn't need much planning.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city weekend built around food, music and history. It suits a couple or a small group of friends who like to eat well, walk a lot and stay out late. The pace is relaxed during the day, with streetcar rides, a museum and long lunches, and the evenings get busier with jazz clubs. With 2 nights, you'll get a good taste of the city, not the full tour.
Weather in New Orleans, Oct 23–25
Highs 82–88°F, a small chance of rain
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 85 °F | 72 °F | 23% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 88 °F | 74 °F | 16% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 82 °F | 71 °F | 26% |
Where to stay in New Orleans
All three picks are listed in Downtown New Orleans. Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown is the best value at $621 for two nights ($311 a night) for a King Room. It's rated 7.5 from 814 reviews and doesn't offer free cancellation. California Building costs $634 for the stay ($317 a night) and rates 8.5 from 340 reviews. Its Premier 1 Bedroom Residence sleeps 4, which helps if friends share it, but it doesn't offer free cancellation either. The Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans - Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is the top rated, at 8.9 from 284 reviews. It costs $1,354 for the stay ($677 a night) for a Deluxe King Room and is the only one of the three with free cancellation. Want a different base? The French Quarter has the balconies and jazz clubs, and Marigny / Bywater has the Frenchmen Street music clubs.
Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown
$621 for 2 nights, two guests · $311 a night
See roomsThe Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans - Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts
$1,354 for 2 nights, two guests · $677 a night
See roomsCalifornia Building
$634 for 2 nights, two guests · $317 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 on Friday or Saturday night.
- Eat beignets at Café du Monde, then have gumbo in the Quarter.
- Ride the St. Charles streetcar through the Garden District, past mansions and oak-lined streets.
- Tour the National WWII Museum, a short walk from the French Quarter.
- Take a swamp tour to see alligators outside the city.
- 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 Norfolk | Norfolk International (ORF) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New Orleans | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
| Flight time | 5h 22m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 926 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in New Orleans costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $860 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown) | $621 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $2,001 |
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: Norfolk to New Orleans
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $430 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $430 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $540 |
| Price checks | 5 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Hurricane season
- You don't need a passport, and the currency is the US dollar.
- New Orleans is 1 hour behind Norfolk, so the 8:10 PM arrival is Central time.
- The flight is 5h 22m with 1 stop, from Norfolk International (ORF) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY), 926 miles.
- October falls in hurricane season, so keep an eye on the forecast that week.
- Prices include taxes and fees as found when we checked, and they can change before you book.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, it was $430 per person round trip on Frontier, or $860 for two. That's $110 below the typical fare on this route. The flight leaves Norfolk at 3:48 PM on Friday, Oct 23, with 1 stop.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars and New Orleans is just 1 hour behind Norfolk.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows overcast skies all three days, with highs of 82–88°F and lows of 71–74°F. The daily chance of rain is between 16% and 26%.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for a food-and-music weekend: Friday night jazz, then a full Saturday for beignets, the streetcar and a museum or a swamp tour. You won't fit in all six experiences we list.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
Our budget for two is $2,001: $860 for flights, $621 for the Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown and $520 of spending money for the 2 days.
Can I cancel the hotel?
Only The Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans - Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts offers free cancellation, at $1,354 for the stay. Neither the Wyndham Garden nor California Building does.
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