New Orleans from Raleigh-Durham, Oct 23–25: $1,368 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center, rated 8.3 by 1,365 guests
- Free cancellation at Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center
- Highs 79–82°F, little rain expected
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 10h 40m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Round-trip flights on Frontier from Raleigh-Durham to New Orleans cost $353 per person for Oct 23–25, 2026 when we checked. Three places to stay start at $288 a night for the 2-night stay. The total, before you go: $1,281 for two, flights and Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center with taxes and fees. Prices move; every link below shows the live price.
The total, before you go
$1,368 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $706 |
| Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $575 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $87 |
| The total, before you go | $1,368 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $60 each way per bag on Frontier, $240 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
$353 per person, round trip
$706 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 10h 40m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 6:30 AM – Fri, Oct 23, 4:10 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $353 | 1 stop | 10h 40m |
| Breeze | $436 | 1 stop | 25h 33m |
| Frontier | $380 | 1 stop | 6h 25m |
Prices checked Oct 16, 2026, 12:27 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why New Orleans
Why we picked it: New Orleans is the best value we priced for the weekend: $353 round trip.
New Orleans runs on jazz, Creole and Cajun cooking, centuries-old architecture and a festival calendar that peaks at Mardi Gras.
Weather in New Orleans, Oct 23–25
Highs 79–82°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 79 °F | 65 °F | 1% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 81 °F | 66 °F | 2% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 82 °F | 68 °F | 3% |
Where to stay in New Orleans
Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center
$575 for 2 nights, two guests · $288 a night
See roomsHyatt House New Orleans Downtown
$674 for 2 nights, two guests · $337 a night
See roomsCrowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
$624 for 2 nights, two guests · $312 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
Signature experiences
- 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
- 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 Raleigh-Durham | Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New Orleans | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
| Flight time | 10h 40m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 775 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in New Orleans costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $706 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center) | $575 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,801 |
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: Raleigh-Durham to New Orleans
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $353 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $217 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $353 |
| Price checks | 21 |
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
Questions readers ask
How much does 2 nights in New Orleans from Raleigh-Durham cost?
About $1,801 for two: $706 in flights, $575 for the hotel and $520 for food, getting around and tickets.
What is the weather like in New Orleans Oct 23–25?
Highs 79–82°F, little rain expected
Do I need a passport for New Orleans?
No. No passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for New Orleans.
How long is the flight from Raleigh-Durham to New Orleans?
10h 40m with 1 stop on Frontier, on the fare we found.
Is $353 a good price for Raleigh-Durham to New Orleans?
It is close to the typical $353 per person on this route; the dates and the weather made it a pick.
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