New Orleans trip from Los Angeles (LAX): what 4 nights cost
For 2 travelers, a 4-night New Orleans trip from Los Angeles (LAX) runs about $1,788 to $2,388 with the round-trip flight, hotel, food and things to do. Here are three ways to spend it.
Plan it with my dates and budgetThree plans
| Plan | Flight | Hotel | Flight | Hotel | Food | Things to do | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best trip | Delta non-stop | Marigny guesthouse · 3★ | $730 | $600 | $656 | $402 | $2,388 |
| Best value | Spirit via Las Vegas (budget fare) | Mid-City hostel, private room · 2★ | $410 | $320 | $656 | $402 | $1,788 |
| Least cash | American non-stop | Mid-City hostel, private room · 2★ | $660 | $320 | $656 | $402 | $2,038 |
Best trip skips budget airlines, Basic Economy and hostels. Best value and Least cash may use them to save money.
The Best trip, day by day
Day 1
- Frenchmen Street music$40 for 2
- Parkway Bakery po' boysOrder: Roast beef po' boy, dressed · in your food budget
Day 2
- Creole cooking class$100 for 2
- Commander's PalaceOrder: Turtle soup and bread pudding soufflé · $86 for 2 over your food budget
Day 3
- Steamboat Natchez jazz cruise$80 for 2
- CochonOrder: Rabbit and dumplings · $26 for 2 over your food budget
Day 4
- Preservation Hall jazz$70 for 2
- Dooky Chase'sOrder: Fried chicken and gumbo · in your food budget
Flights from Los Angeles (LAX)
Round trip for 2.
| Airline | Stops | Time each way | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit via Las Vegas | 1 stop | 6h 24m | $410 |
| United Basic Economy via Houston | 1 stop | 6h 17m | $510 |
| Southwest via Phoenix | 1 stop | 6h 16m | $580 |
| United via Houston | 1 stop | 6h 17m | $620 |
| American non-stop | non-stop | 4h 01m | $660 |
| Alaska non-stop | non-stop | 4h 01m | $670 |
| Delta non-stop | non-stop | 4h 01m | $730 |
Food: about $82 a person a day
Breakfast$14
Lunch$18
Dinner$42
Snacks and coffee$8
Restaurants worth the trip
- Café du Monde beignetsOrder: Beignets and café au lait · about $8 a person
- Commander's PalaceOrder: Turtle soup and bread pudding soufflé · about $85 a person
- Parkway Bakery po' boysOrder: Roast beef po' boy, dressed · about $15 a person
- CochonOrder: Rabbit and dumplings · about $55 a person
- Dooky Chase'sOrder: Fried chicken and gumbo · about $30 a person
Questions
How much is a 4-night trip to New Orleans from Los Angeles (LAX)?
About $1,788 to $2,388 for 2 travelers, including the round-trip flight, 4 nights of hotel, food and things to do.
What's the cheapest flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to New Orleans?
Spirit via Las Vegas at about $410 round trip for 2.
How much should I budget for food in New Orleans?
About $82 a person a day at mid-range places, or $656 for 2 over 4 days.
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