New Orleans from Salt Lake City, Dec 3–6: round trip from $355
Round-trip flights from Salt Lake City to New Orleans are $355 per person ($710 for two) for Dec 3–6, 2026, 3 nights, on Frontier with one stop, all-in when we checked. Expect mostly overcast days with highs of 64–67°F. The best-value hotel, Catahoula Hotel New Orleans, comes to $535 for the stay.
The flight
$461 $355 per person, round trip
the highest fare we saw for these dates
$710 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 17h
Out Thu, Dec 3, 9:30 PM – Fri, Dec 4, 3:30 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $355 | 1 stop | 17h |
| F9 + MX | $388 | 1 stop | 32h 5m |
| Frontier | $360 | 1 stop | 5h 48m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 12:44 PM MDT. 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 | $710 |
| Catahoula Hotel New Orleans, 3 nights | $535 |
| Trip total for two | $1,245 |
Regular: $1,457 You pay: $1,245 Saved: $212
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Why go now
$355 per person round trip, $710 for two, taxes and fees included when we checked. That's $106 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, a 23% gap across the 12 offers we checked. Add Catahoula Hotel New Orleans at $535 for three nights and $130 per person per day for food and fun, and our rough budget comes to $2,025 for two. Early December falls after the June to November hurricane season. Highs run 64–67°F with lows near 55°F, which is good weather for walking the Quarter, lingering over dinner and catching late sets on Frenchmen Street. One heads-up: the $355 fare leaves Thursday at 9:30 PM and lands Friday at 3:30 PM, 17 hours later. There's also a 6:34 AM Frontier flight at $360 that lands Thursday at 1:22 PM. Fares can change, so check the live price before you decide.
The kind of trip this is
This is a food and music city break. You'll spend your days on beignets, gumbo and history and your nights on live jazz. It suits a couple or a few friends who like to eat well and walk a lot. The pace is easygoing: slow mornings, a museum or a streetcar ride in the afternoon, and music after dark. Three nights is enough for the highlights if you skip the swamp tour or the cemetery.
Weather in New Orleans, Dec 3–6
Typical highs 64–67°F, lows near 55°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 3 | 64 °F | 54 °F | Overcast |
| Fri, Dec 4 | 67 °F | 56 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Dec 5 | 66 °F | 55 °F | Drizzle |
| Sun, Dec 6 | 64 °F | 54 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in New Orleans
All three picks are in Downtown New Orleans, and all three had free cancellation when we checked. Catahoula Hotel New Orleans is the best value: $535 for 3 nights ($178 a night) in a Standard Room, room only, rated 7.6 from 369 reviews. California Building is the top rated at 8.5 from 340 reviews. It costs $810 for the stay ($270 a night) for a 1 Bedroom Residence that sleeps 4, room only, so it's handy if friends are sharing. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Orleans Downtown comes to $694 ($231 a night) for a non-smoking King Room with breakfast included, rated 7.4 from 2,910 reviews. Downtown sits next to the Central Business District / Warehouse District, where you'll find modern hotels, museums and restaurants a short walk from the French Quarter.
Catahoula Hotel New Orleans
$535 for 3 nights, two guests · $178 a night
See roomsCalifornia Building
$810 for 3 nights, two guests · $270 a night
See roomsLa Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Orleans Downtown
$694 for 3 nights, two guests · $231 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 catch a set at Preservation Hall
- Eat beignets at Café du Monde, then order a bowl of gumbo in the French Quarter
- Ride the St. Charles streetcar past the mansions and oak-lined streets of the Garden District
- Tour the National WWII Museum, a short walk from the Warehouse District hotels
- Take a swamp tour outside the city 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 Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City International (SLC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New Orleans | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
| Flight time | 17h (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,433 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
What 3 nights in New Orleans costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $710 |
| Hotel, 3 nights (Catahoula Hotel New Orleans) | $535 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 3 days for two | $780 |
| Total for two | $2,025 |
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: Salt Lake City to New Orleans
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $355 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $355 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Price checks | 3 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed and you'll pay in US dollars. New Orleans is 1 hour ahead of Salt Lake City.
- The $355 Frontier fare has one stop and takes 17 hours to cover 1,433 miles. It leaves Thursday, Dec 3 at 9:30 PM and lands Friday, Dec 4 at 3:30 PM.
- Fares are all-in, with taxes and fees included, as found when we checked. Prices and availability can change.
- All three hotels offered free cancellation. Only La Quinta includes breakfast; the other two are room only.
- Weather normals show overcast days, with drizzle possible on Saturday, Dec 5. Pack a light layer and a rain jacket.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
We found $355 per person round trip on Frontier, $710 for two, with taxes and fees included. That's $106 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. Prices change, so check the live fare.
When does the flight leave and land?
The $355 fare leaves Salt Lake City Thursday, Dec 3 at 9:30 PM and lands in New Orleans Friday, Dec 4 at 3:30 PM, with one stop. A Frontier flight at 6:34 AM costs $360 and lands Thursday at 1:22 PM, after 5h 48m.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Salt Lake City International (SLC) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY), and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
Normals for Dec 3–6 show highs of 64–67°F and lows of 54–56°F. Expect mostly overcast skies, with drizzle possible on Saturday, Dec 5.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
Our rough budget for two is $2,025: $710 for flights, $535 for three nights at Catahoula Hotel New Orleans and $780 for spending, which works out to $130 per person per day.
Is 3 nights enough?
It's enough for a long weekend of jazz, beignets, the streetcar and the WWII Museum. If you take the 9:30 PM flight, you land Friday afternoon, so you'll get more time in the city on the 6:34 AM option.
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