New Orleans, United States: trips from $268
New Orleans runs on jazz, Creole and Cajun cooking, centuries-old architecture and a festival calendar that peaks at Mardi Gras.
Trips to New Orleans from every city
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Lowest fares to New Orleans by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $165 | 1 |
| Baltimore | $217 | 10 |
| Charleston | $268 | 6 |
| Cincinnati | $272 | 3 |
| Orlando | $273 | 7 |
| Tampa | $279 | 6 |
| Jacksonville | $280 | 4 |
| Nashville | $285 | 2 |
| Miami | $296 | 16 |
| Fort Lauderdale | $302 | 4 |
| Memphis | $307 | 1 |
| Detroit | $309 | 7 |
| Syracuse | $313 | 7 |
| Raleigh-Durham | $322 | 7 |
| New York | $324 | 20 |
| Fort Myers | $329 | 6 |
| Salt Lake City | $355 | 3 |
| Chicago | $362 | 24 |
| Hartford | $369 | 8 |
| Omaha | $373 | 1 |
When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | fine |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | fine |
| July | avoid |
| August | avoid |
| September | avoid |
| October | best |
| November | best |
| December | best |
- February, March: Mardi Gras parades; dates move with Easter and rates triple
- April, May: French Quarter Festival and Jazz Fest
- June, July, August, September, October, November: Hurricane season
July, August, September: Sweltering heat and peak hurricane season
Where to stay 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
- Take a swamp tour to see alligators
- Visit the above-ground tombs of St. Louis Cemetery
Good to know
| Airports | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | no |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Kind of trip | city, food, nightlife, festival, history |
New Orleans in pictures
Questions about New Orleans
When is the best time to visit New Orleans?
February, March, April, May, October, November and December. July, August, September: Sweltering heat and peak hurricane season
Do US citizens need a passport for New Orleans?
No. New Orleans is a domestic trip; a government photo ID is enough.
What is the cheapest flight to New Orleans right now?
New Orleans from Charleston, Oct 23–25, 2026, from $268 per person round trip, is the cheapest trip we have published; the full list is on this page.
How expensive is New Orleans on the ground?
New Orleans is upscale by US standards: plan about $130 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.