New Orleans from Pittsburgh, Oct 23–25: $1,460 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Breeze nonstop, 2h 47m, leaving at 12:03 PM Friday
- $405 per person, $105 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs of 81–84°F with rain chances of 24% or less
The catch: Late October is still hurricane season, and a checked bag costs about $160 for two, which isn't in the $1,460 total.
Worth it if you want a warm weekend of food and jazz with carry-ons only; skip it if a hurricane-season trip makes you uneasy.
Worth it if you're fine traveling in hurricane season. The whole trip for two is $1,460: the flights at $810 plus the Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center at $564 and its $86 property fee, with taxes and fees included. That covers Oct 23–25, 2026, 2 nights, on a Breeze nonstop from Pittsburgh.
The total, before you go
$1,460 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $810 |
| Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $564 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $86 |
| The total, before you go | $1,460 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$105 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, $160 for two round trip); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
$405 per person, round trip
$810 for two, taxes and fees included · Breeze · nonstop · 2h 47m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 12:03 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 1:50 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breeze | $405 | nonstop | 2h 47m |
| Frontier | $430 | 1 stop | 25h 18m |
| Breeze | $537 | 3 stops | 20h 51m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 2:44 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
Paid links: when you book through a link on this page, the booking site pays us a referral fee. Your price does not change. How we earn
Tweak this trip
Why now
At $405 per person, the Breeze fare is $105 below the typical fare on this route, a 21% drop, and it's the lowest fare we've seen in 30 days. Across the 12 offers we checked, fares ran from $405 to $686 per person. The forecast for Oct 23–25 shows overcast skies, highs of 81–84°F, lows of 69–71°F and rain chances of 9%, 16% and 24%. Late October is still hurricane season, so keep an eye on the forecast as the weekend gets closer. It's next weekend, and it works as a two-night city break: you land at 1:50 PM Friday and still have the afternoon for the Quarter. Prices were all-in when we checked them and can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
A city weekend built on food, music and history, at an easy pace. It suits a couple or two friends who want to eat well, walk old streets and catch live jazz at night without cramming the schedule. With 2 nights, pick a neighborhood or two and let the rest happen. Think of it as a warm weekend of meals and music rather than a sightseeing marathon.
Weather in New Orleans, Oct 23–25
Highs 81–84°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 82 °F | 69 °F | 9% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 81 °F | 71 °F | 16% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 84 °F | 71 °F | 24% |
Where to stay in New Orleans
Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center is the best-value pick and the one in the total: $564 for the stay ($282 a night), rated 8.3 from 1,365 reviews, with free cancellation. It sits in the Arts - Warehouse District, and its $86 property fee is already counted in the $1,460. Hyatt Regency New Orleans is the top rated at 9.0 from 990 reviews, at $784 for the stay ($392 a night). It has no free cancellation and charges $122 in fees at the property. Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG puts you right in the French Quarter for $596 ($298 a night), rated 7.7 from 2,333 reviews, with free cancellation and $92 in property fees. The Central Business District / Warehouse District has modern hotels, museums and restaurants a short walk from the Quarter.
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 roomsCrowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
$596 for 2 nights, two guests · $298 a night
See roomsAll hotels in New Orleans for these dates
Paid links: when you book through a link on this page, the booking site pays us a referral fee. Your price does not change. How we earn
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, an easy walk from the Warehouse District
- Take a swamp tour to see alligators
- Visit the above-ground tombs of St. Louis Cemetery
Tours and tickets in New Orleans
Paid links: when you book through a link on this page, the booking site pays us a referral fee. Your price does not change. How we earn
Getting there and around
| Airports in Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh International (PIT) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New Orleans | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
| Flight time | 2h 47m nonstop |
| Distance | 920 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in New Orleans costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $810 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center) | $564 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,894 |
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: Pittsburgh to New Orleans
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $405 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $405 (Oct 15, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $510 |
| Price checks | 13 |
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'll pay in US dollars.
- New Orleans is 1 hour behind Pittsburgh. The flight from PIT to MSY covers 920 miles in 2h 47m.
- A checked bag costs about $160 for two and isn't in the total. Spending money isn't included either.
- October falls in hurricane season, even though this weekend's forecast shows little rain.
- Prices are all-in, taxes and fees included, as found when we checked. They can change.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
For most travelers, yes. It's a 2h 47m Breeze nonstop at $405 per person, $105 below the typical fare on this route, and the forecast shows highs of 81–84°F. The one heads-up is that late October is still hurricane season.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,460 all in: $810 for both flights plus $564 for 2 nights at Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center, including its $86 property fee, taxes and fees. A checked bag (about $160 for two) and spending money aren't included.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, and you'll pay in US dollars. Just bring your usual ID for the flight.
What is the weather like?
The forecast is overcast, with highs of 82°F, 81°F and 84°F and lows of 69–71°F. Rain chances are 9% on Friday, 16% on Saturday and 24% on Sunday.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first taste, yes. You land at 1:50 PM Friday, so you get most of three days for jazz, beignets, the streetcar and a museum or a swamp tour. Base yourself near the French Quarter to keep the walking short.
Which hotel should we pick?
For value, Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center at $564, rated 8.3, with free cancellation. For the top score, Hyatt Regency New Orleans at $784, rated 9.0, with no free cancellation. To stay in the Quarter, Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG at $596, rated 7.7.
Also found for you
The newest finds from Pittsburgh.
Just found · from PittsburghLowest in 30 days
New York City
Nov 19–23, 2026 · 4 nights
- Nonstop JetBlue, 1h 40m, leaving Pittsburgh at 6:00 AM
- $227 per person, $33 below the typical fare on this route
- The Mayfair scores 8.4 from 4,625 reviews, with free cancellation
$1,568 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights $454 + hotel $989 + resort fee $125, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $180
JetBlue · nonstop · 1h 40m
The catch: A checked bag is about $180 for two and isn't in the total, and highs only reach 45–51°F, so pack a warm coat.
Worth it if you want shows, museums and long city walks in coat weather; skip it if you want warm days or a slow pace.
Tweak this trip
Just found · from PittsburghWorth it, if
Los Cabos
Nov 14–21, 2026 · 7 nights
- $338 below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Hotel rated 9 from 588 reviews, with free cancellation
- Typical highs of 82–87°F for the week, lows near 68°F
$1,748 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights $968 + hotel $676 + resort fee $104, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $160
American · with a stop · 25h 20m
The catch: The $968 fare has one stop and takes 25h 20m, landing Sunday, Nov 15; Delta's 8h 5m option was $990 for two.
Worth it if you want a warm beach week with boat days and good dinners; skip it if a long connection is a dealbreaker.
Tweak this trip
Just found · from PittsburghLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Chicago
Oct 16–18, 2026 · 2 nights
- $418 per person, $241 below the typical fare on this route
- La Quinta in The Loop: 8 from 3,744 reviews, breakfast included
- Free cancellation at La Quinta, and Sunday's forecast is clear at 65°F
$1,648 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights $836 + hotel $812, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $240
Frontier · with a stop · 13h
The catch: The Frontier fare has one stop and takes 13 hours overnight, landing at 7:51 AM Saturday, so you'll spend Friday's hotel night in transit.
Worth it if you'll trade a night of sleep for the lower fare; skip it if you want a nonstop and a full Friday evening in Chicago.
Tweak this trip
More trips
The weekend after · from PittsburghLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Bar Harbor & Acadia
Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026 · 2 nights
- $389 per person, $234 below the typical fare on this route
- Delta with one stop: 5h 14m, landing in Bangor at 11:19 AM
- The Primrose scores 9.7 from 191 reviews, with breakfast and free cancellation
$1,094 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights $778 + hotel $292 + resort fee $24, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $140
Delta. Operated by Republic Airways Delta Connection + Endeavor Air DBA Delta Connection · with a stop · 5h 14m
The catch: The season ends at the end of October, normals show rain on Friday, and a checked bag is about $140 for two, not in the total.
Worth it if you want a quiet, cool-weather park weekend at season's end; skip it if you're hoping for peak fall foliage.
Just found · from Pittsburgh
Phoenix & Scottsdale
Nov 14–21, 2026 · 7 nights
- American nonstop from Pittsburgh, 4h 55m, landing at 10:07 AM
- Breakfast included, free cancellation, 8.3 from 1,064 reviews
- Typical highs of 71–81°F for sunrise hikes and patio dinners
$1,993 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights $874 + hotel $997 + resort fee $122, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $160
American · nonstop · 4h 55m
The catch: A checked bag is about $160 for two and isn't in the total, and most days in the weather normals run overcast rather than clear.
Worth it if you want warm desert days, hikes and spa time a nonstop away; skip it if you're after beach water or a big-city break.
Just found · from PittsburghLowest in 30 days
New York City
Nov 19–23, 2026 · 4 nights
- Nonstop JetBlue, 1h 40m, leaving Pittsburgh at 6:00 AM
- $227 per person, $33 below the typical fare on this route
- The Mayfair scores 8.4 from 4,625 reviews, with free cancellation
$1,568 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights $454 + hotel $989 + resort fee $125, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $180
JetBlue · nonstop · 1h 40m
The catch: A checked bag is about $180 for two and isn't in the total, and highs only reach 45–51°F, so pack a warm coat.
Worth it if you want shows, museums and long city walks in coat weather; skip it if you want warm days or a slow pace.
Just found · from PittsburghWorth it, if
Los Cabos
Nov 14–21, 2026 · 7 nights
- $338 below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Hotel rated 9 from 588 reviews, with free cancellation
- Typical highs of 82–87°F for the week, lows near 68°F
$1,748 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights $968 + hotel $676 + resort fee $104, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $160
American · with a stop · 25h 20m
The catch: The $968 fare has one stop and takes 25h 20m, landing Sunday, Nov 15; Delta's 8h 5m option was $990 for two.
Worth it if you want a warm beach week with boat days and good dinners; skip it if a long connection is a dealbreaker.
All trips from Pittsburgh · New Orleans from every city · Prices on this route · Trips in October 2026 · Home
New Orleans in pictures
Paid links: when you book through a link on this page, the booking site pays us a referral fee. Your price does not change. We use AI tools to draft the text of each page from the data on it; code checks every number in the draft against that data and rejects what does not match, and the team reviews pages and fixes or removes what readers report. How we pick · Report a mistake.
Image credits
- Photo: K / Pexels, Pexels License
- Photo: K / Pexels, Pexels License
- Photo: Dominik Gryzbon / Pexels, Pexels License