New Orleans from Tampa, Oct 23–25: $1,302 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Breeze nonstop from Tampa, 1h 50m, $320 per person
- Hilton Garden Inn rated 8.3 from 1,365 reviews, free cancellation
- Forecast highs of 79–82°F with a 1% to 3% rain chance
The catch: It's hurricane season, the Friday flight lands at 10:09 PM, and a checked bag is about $160 for two on top of the total.
Worth it if you want jazz, food and a walkable weekend; skip it if you'd rather not land late Friday during hurricane season.
Worth it if a late Friday arrival works for you: $1,302 for two covers the flights at $640, the hotel at $575 and its $87 property fee, with taxes and fees included. It's Oct 23–25, 2026, 2 nights, on a Breeze nonstop of 1h 50m from Tampa. A checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
$1,302 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $640 |
| 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 | $1,302 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
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
$320 per person, round trip
$640 for two, taxes and fees included · Breeze · nonstop · 1h 50m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 9:19 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 10:09 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breeze | $320 | nonstop | 1h 50m |
| Breeze | $337 | 1 stop | 23h 46m |
| Breeze | $341 | 1 stop | 14h 40m |
Prices checked Oct 16, 2026, 12:22 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $320 per person, this fare is $3 under the $323 median of our 12 earlier checks on this route, so it's right in line with what we've seen, not a drop. The low we saw was $279 on Oct 12. The rest of the weekend is what makes it work: a 1h 50m nonstop, a hotel at $288 a night with free cancellation, and a forecast of 79°F on Friday, 81°F and mostly clear on Saturday and 82°F on Sunday, with rain chances of just 1% to 3%. October is still hurricane season, so check the forecast again before you leave. Prices are all-in as we found them and can change. For a weekend of jazz, beignets and streetcar rides, the whole trip comes to $1,302 for two, before spending money.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city and food weekend for two: live jazz at night, beignets and gumbo during the day, and history in between. It suits couples or a pair of friends who like to walk, eat and stay out late. The pace is relaxed but full. Friday is mostly arrival night, so Saturday carries the weekend and Sunday gives you a slower morning before you fly home.
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 is the best value and the hotel in the total: $575 for the stay ($288 a night), rated 8.3 from 1,365 reviews, room only, with free cancellation. It's in the Central Business District / Warehouse District, where you get modern hotels, museums and restaurants a short walk from the Quarter. Hyatt House New Orleans Downtown is the top rated pick at $674, scored 9.1 from 1,148 reviews, with breakfast included but no free cancellation. Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG costs $624, is rated 7.7 from 2,333 reviews and has free cancellation. Pick it if you want to sleep in the French Quarter, among the balconies, jazz clubs and Bourbon Street.
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
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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 or at Preservation Hall on Saturday night
- Eat beignets at Café du Monde, then gumbo in the Quarter
- Ride the St. Charles streetcar through the Garden District and its oak-lined streets
- Tour the National WWII Museum, a short 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
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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 | $640 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center) | $575 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,735 |
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 | $320 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $279 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $323 |
| Price checks | 12 |
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 one hour behind Tampa. The Breeze flight leaves TPA at 9:19 PM and lands at MSY at 10:09 PM local time.
- The flight covers 481 miles nonstop in 1h 50m.
- Hilton Garden Inn and Crowne Plaza offer free cancellation. Hyatt House does not, though breakfast is included.
- June through November is hurricane season in New Orleans.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if a late Friday arrival works for you. You get a 1h 50m nonstop, a hotel rated 8.3 with free cancellation, and highs of 79–82°F with little rain forecast. The fare is $3 under the $323 median we've seen, so it's a fair price rather than a drop.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,302, all in: flights at $640, the Hilton Garden Inn at $575 and its $87 property fee, with taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $160 for two, isn't included. We'd plan on around $520 in spending money for the 2 days.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight from Tampa to New Orleans, and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows 79°F and overcast on Friday, 81°F and mostly clear on Saturday, and 82°F and overcast on Sunday. Rain chances are 1% to 3%, and nights get down to 65–68°F. It's still hurricane season, so check again before you go.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first look, yes. You land at 10:09 PM on Friday, so Saturday is your full day for the Quarter, the streetcar and jazz on Frenchmen Street. Sunday morning works well for beignets or the National WWII Museum.
Which hotel should we pick?
Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center is the value pick at $575 with free cancellation. Hyatt House New Orleans Downtown has the top score, 9.1, plus breakfast for $674. Crowne Plaza puts you in the French Quarter for $624.
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