New Orleans from Tampa, Oct 16–18: round trip from $365
When we checked, a round trip from Tampa to New Orleans for Oct 16–18, 2026 (2 nights) cost $365 per person, or $730 for two, nonstop on Breeze. The forecast shows highs of 77–89°F and little rain. Our best-value hotel, Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome by IHG, is $420 for the stay.
The flight
$365 per person, round trip
$730 for two, taxes and fees included · Breeze · nonstop · 1h 50m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 9:19 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 10:09 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breeze | $365 | nonstop | 1h 50m |
| Breeze | $395 | 1 stop | 14h 40m |
| Frontier | $430 | 1 stop | 4h 20m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 2:38 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 | $730 |
| Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome by IHG, 2 nights | $420 |
| Trip total for two | $1,150 |
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Why go now
The fare is $365 per person round trip, or $730 for two, all-in when we checked. That's $20 above the $345 median of 6 earlier checks on this route, and the lowest of those checks was $279, so this isn't a markdown. You're paying for the nonstop: Breeze gets you from Tampa to New Orleans in 1h 50m. The other offers we found all connect, at $395 and $430 per person. The forecast helps too. Friday hits 89°F, then the weekend cools to highs of 77–78°F, with rain chances between 3% and 11%. October is still hurricane season, so check the forecast again before you go. Our sample budget is $1,670 for two, covering flights, the Holiday Inn and $520 for spending. That makes this a food-and-music long weekend you can price out before you commit.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city getaway built around food, music and history. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who want to eat well, walk a lot and stay out for live jazz. The pace is relaxed but full: you land Friday night, Saturday goes to the Quarter, a museum and the streetcar, and Sunday is a slow brunch before heading home.
Weather in New Orleans, Oct 16–18
Highs 77–89°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16 | 89 °F | 75 °F | 6% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 78 °F | 67 °F | 3% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 77 °F | 64 °F | 11% |
Where to stay in New Orleans
All three picks are in Downtown New Orleans, close to the Central Business District / Warehouse District, where modern hotels, museums and restaurants sit a short walk from the French Quarter. Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome by IHG is the best value: $420 for 2 nights ($210 a night), rated 8.5 from 2,280 reviews, with free cancellation and a room with two queen beds. Hyatt Regency New Orleans is the top rated at 9 from 989 reviews. It costs $532 for the stay ($266 a night) and also has free cancellation. The Louie Hotel New Orleans, Belvilla District 6 Formerly Sonder is the budget option at $269 for the stay ($135 a night), with a king room and shared kitchen. Heads-up: it's rated 6.4 from 142 reviews and doesn't offer free cancellation.
Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome by IHG
$420 for 2 nights, two guests · $210 a night
See roomsHyatt Regency New Orleans
$532 for 2 nights, two guests · $266 a night
See roomsThe Louie Hotel New Orleans, Belvilla District 6 Formerly Sonder
$269 for 2 nights, two guests · $135 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 a bowl of gumbo in the Quarter
- Ride the St. Charles streetcar past the Garden District mansions and oak-lined streets
- 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 Tampa | Tampa International (TPA), St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New Orleans | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
| Flight time | 1h 50m nonstop |
| Distance | 481 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in New Orleans costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $730 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome by IHG) | $420 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,670 |
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: Tampa to New Orleans
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $365 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $279 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $345 |
| Price checks | 6 |
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 pay in US dollars.
- New Orleans is 1 hour behind Tampa. The Breeze flight leaves at 9:19 PM Friday and lands at 10:09 PM local time.
- The 481-mile flight from Tampa International (TPA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) takes 1h 50m.
- October falls in hurricane season. The current forecast shows rain chances of 3% to 11%.
- All three hotel rates are room only. Two of the three have free cancellation; The Louie Hotel does not.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
We found $365 per person round trip, or $730 for two, all-in, nonstop on Breeze from Tampa. The outbound leaves at 9:19 PM on Friday, Oct 16 and takes 1h 50m. Prices change, so check the live fare before you book.
Is $365 a good price for this route?
It's $20 above the $345 median of 6 earlier checks, and the lowest of those checks was $279. What makes it worth a look is the nonstop. The connecting offers we found were $395 and $430 per person.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars, and New Orleans is 1 hour behind Tampa.
What is the weather like?
Friday shows a high of 89°F and overcast skies. Saturday is clear at 78°F, and Sunday is overcast at 77°F. Lows run 64–75°F and rain chances stay between 3% and 11%. It's hurricane season, so check again before you leave.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first taste, yes. You land Friday night, and Saturday covers beignets, the National WWII Museum and jazz on Frenchmen Street. Sunday leaves time for the St. Charles streetcar. Our sample budget is $1,670 for two, including $520 for spending.
Which hotel should we pick?
Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome by IHG costs $420 for the stay, is rated 8.5 and has free cancellation. Hyatt Regency New Orleans is rated 9 and costs $532. The Louie Hotel is $269 but rated 6.4 with no free cancellation.
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