New Orleans from Philadelphia, Oct 23–25: round trip from $424
New Orleans from Philadelphia costs $424 per person round trip ($848 for two) for Friday, Oct 23 to Sunday, Oct 25, 2026. That's 2 nights, flying Frontier with 1 stop. The forecast is overcast with highs of 82–88°F and a small chance of rain, and the best-value hotel is $564 for the stay.
The flight
$448 $424 per person, round trip
the typical fare on this route
$848 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 7h 24m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 7:15 AM – Fri, Oct 23, 1:39 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $424 | 1 stop | 7h 24m |
| American | $682 | nonstop | 3h 14m |
| F9 + MX | $549 | 1 stop | 21h 37m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 3:02 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 | $848 |
| Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center, 2 nights | $564 |
| Trip total for two | $1,412 |
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Why go now
$424 per person round trip, or $848 for two, with taxes and fees included when we checked. That's $24 below the typical fare on this route, which is $448, so about 5% under. It's also the lowest fare we've found in 30 days across 7 checks, and the 12 offers we saw ran from $424 to $692. For the weekend after next, Oct 23–25, the forecast shows overcast skies, highs of 82–88°F, lows of 71–74°F and a 16% to 26% chance of rain. October is still hurricane season, so keep an eye on the forecast. For two people, the numbers come to $1,932: $848 for flights, $564 for the Hilton Garden Inn and $520 for spending. That gets you a weekend of food and music with jazz, gumbo, beignets and a streetcar ride, all within 2 nights.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city-and-food getaway: jazz clubs at night, gumbo and beignets by day, and old architecture and history in between. It suits couples or a pair of friends who like to walk, eat and stay out late. Two nights keep the pace brisk, so pick a few things and go slow at midday, since highs reach 88°F. Save the evenings for music on Frenchmen Street.
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
Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center is the best value. It's $564 for the stay ($282 a night) and scores 8.3 from 1,365 reviews. You get a room with two queen beds and free cancellation in the Arts - Warehouse District. The Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans - Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is the top rated at 8.9 from 284 reviews. A Deluxe King Room there costs $1,354 for the stay ($677 a night), also with free cancellation. California Building, our budget pick, is $634 ($317 a night) and scores 8.5 from 340 reviews. It's a one-bedroom residence that sleeps 4, but heads-up: it isn't free to cancel. The Central Business District / Warehouse District has modern hotels, museums and restaurants a short walk from the French Quarter, the historic heart with balconies and jazz clubs.
Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center
$564 for 2 nights, two guests · $282 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 Marigny / Bywater, or at Preservation Hall.
- Eat beignets at Café du Monde, then a bowl of gumbo in the French Quarter.
- Ride the St. Charles streetcar past the mansions and oak-lined streets of the Garden District.
- Spend a morning at the National WWII Museum.
- Take a swamp tour to see alligators.
- 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 Philadelphia | Philadelphia International (PHL) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New Orleans | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
| Flight time | 7h 24m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,088 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in New Orleans costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $848 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center) | $564 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,932 |
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: Philadelphia to New Orleans
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $424 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $424 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $448 |
| 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: it's a domestic trip, and you pay in US dollars.
- New Orleans is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
- The Frontier flight makes 1 stop and takes 7h 24m. It leaves PHL at 7:15 AM and lands at MSY at 1:39 PM local time.
- October falls in hurricane season, so check the forecast before you leave.
- Prices are all-in as we found them and can change. Hilton Garden Inn and The Roosevelt offer free cancellation; California Building doesn't.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, it was $424 per person round trip on Frontier, or $848 for two, with taxes and fees included. It makes 1 stop. A nonstop on American was $682 per person. That one leaves at 10:00 PM on Friday, Oct 23 and lands at 12:14 AM.
Do I need a passport?
No. New Orleans is a domestic trip from Philadelphia, so a passport isn't needed and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
The forecast is overcast all three days. Highs are 85°F Friday, 88°F Saturday and 82°F Sunday, and lows are 71–74°F. The chance of rain runs from 16% to 26%. It's also hurricane season, so check again closer to the date.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first taste, yes. The Frontier flight lands at 1:39 PM on Friday, Oct 23, so you have Friday evening, all of Saturday and part of Sunday. That's time for jazz, a streetcar ride, beignets and one museum or swamp tour.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
We estimate $1,932 for two: $848 for flights, $564 for two nights at Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center and $520 for spending, which works out to $130 per person per day.
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