New Orleans from Orlando, Oct 23–25: round trip from $273
When we checked, a nonstop round trip from Orlando to New Orleans on Frontier was $273 per person ($545 for two). That covers 2 nights, Friday, Oct 23 to Sunday, Oct 25, 2026, with overcast skies, highs of 82–88°F and a small chance of rain. The best-value hotel, Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown, came to $621 for the stay.
The flight
$273 per person, round trip
$545 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 3h 54m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 7:10 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 8:10 PM · back Sun, Oct 25, 9:04 PM – Sun, Oct 25, 11:58 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $273 | nonstop | 3h 54m |
| Frontier | $278 | nonstop | 1h 59m |
| Frontier | $273 | nonstop | 3h 56m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 3:04 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 | $545 |
| Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown, 2 nights | $621 |
| Trip total for two | $1,166 |
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Why go now
$273 per person is $5 below the $278 median of our earlier checks on this route, about 2% less, and it's the lowest fare we've seen here in 30 days. For two, that's $545, all-in with taxes and fees as found. Fares move, so treat it as what we found, not a promise. It's nonstop on Frontier: you leave Orlando Friday at 7:10 PM, land at 8:10 PM local time, and fly home Sunday at 9:04 PM, so Saturday and most of Sunday are yours. The forecast shows highs of 82–88°F, lows of 71–74°F and rain chances of 16% to 26%. October is still hurricane season, so keep an eye on the forecast before you go. Our sample budget for two, with flights, the best-value hotel and $520 for spending, comes to $1,687. It's a solid pick for a food-and-music getaway.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city weekend built around food and music: beignets, gumbo, jazz clubs and old streets you can explore on foot. It suits couples and friends who like to eat well and stay out late more than families looking for a pool. The pace is easy by day and livelier after dark, with one full day on Saturday and a slow Sunday before the evening flight home.
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 hotels are in Downtown New Orleans. The Central Business District / Warehouse District has modern hotels, museums and restaurants a short walk from the French Quarter. Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown is the best value at $621 for 2 nights ($311 a night) for a King Room. It's rated 7.5 from 814 reviews, with no free cancellation. The Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans - Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is the top rated, at 8.9 from 284 reviews. It's $1,354 for the stay ($677 a night) and the only one of the three with free cancellation. California Building is the budget pick at $634 for the stay ($317 a night), rated 8.5 from 340 reviews. You get a Premier 1 Bedroom Residence that sleeps 4, with no free cancellation. All three are room only.
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
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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 in the Marigny or at Preservation Hall
- Eat beignets at Café du Monde, then go for gumbo in the French Quarter
- Ride the St. Charles streetcar past the mansions and oak-lined streets of the Garden District
- Spend Saturday morning touring the National WWII Museum
- Take a swamp tour to see alligators outside the city
- Visit the above-ground tombs of St. Louis Cemetery
Also worth it
- Tour the National WWII Museum
Tours and tickets in New Orleans
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Orlando | Orlando International (MCO), Orlando Sanford International (SFB) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New Orleans | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
| Flight time | 3h 54m nonstop |
| Distance | 533 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in New Orleans costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $546 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown) | $621 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,687 |
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: Orlando to New Orleans
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $273 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $273 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $278 |
| Price checks | 7 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Hurricane season
- No passport needed, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- New Orleans is 1 hour behind Orlando, so the 7:10 PM departure from MCO lands at MSY at 8:10 PM local time.
- The trip is 533 miles each way, and the return leaves Sunday at 9:04 PM and lands at 11:58 PM.
- October falls in hurricane season, so check the forecast in the days before you leave.
- All three hotels are room only, and only The Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans - Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts offers free cancellation.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, it was $273 per person round trip, or $545 for two, nonstop on Frontier with taxes and fees included. That's $5 below the $278 median of our earlier checks on this route. Prices change, so check the live fare before you book.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Orlando International (MCO) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY), and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows overcast skies, highs of 82–88°F and lows of 71–74°F. Rain chances run from 16% to 26%. It's hurricane season, so keep an eye on the forecast.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first taste, yes. You land Friday at 8:10 PM, so you have time for dinner and some music. Saturday is a full day, and the return doesn't leave until 9:04 PM Sunday.
What does the whole weekend cost?
Our sample budget for two comes to $1,687. That's $546 for flights, $621 for the best-value hotel and $520 for spending, which works out to $130 per person per day.
Which hotel should I pick?
For the lowest price, go with Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown at $621 for the stay. California Building costs $634, scores 8.5 and sleeps 4. The Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans - Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts scores 8.9 and costs $1,354.
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