New Orleans trip from Phoenix (PHX): what 4 nights cost
For 2 travelers, a 4-night New Orleans trip from Phoenix (PHX) runs about $1,798 to $2,362 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 | Southwest non-stop | Hyatt Centric French Quarter · 4★ | $550 | $920 | $656 | $236 | $2,362 |
| Best value | United Basic Economy via Houston (budget fare) | Mid-City hostel, private room · 2★ | $420 | $320 | $656 | $402 | $1,798 |
| Least cash | Southwest non-stop | Mid-City hostel, private room · 2★ | $550 | $320 | $656 | $402 | $1,928 |
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
- Dooky Chase'sOrder: Fried chicken and gumbo · in your food budget
Day 2
- Creole cooking class$100 for 2
- Café du Monde beignetsOrder: Beignets and café au lait · in your food budget
Day 3
- Preservation Hall jazz$70 for 2
- Parkway Bakery po' boysOrder: Roast beef po' boy, dressed · in your food budget
Day 4
- CochonOrder: Rabbit and dumplings · $26 for 2 over your food budget
Flights from Phoenix (PHX)
Round trip for 2.
| Airline | Stops | Time each way | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Basic Economy via Houston | 1 stop | 5h 32m | $420 |
| United via Houston | 1 stop | 5h 32m | $510 |
| Southwest non-stop | non-stop | 3h 17m | $550 |
| American non-stop | non-stop | 3h 17m | $560 |
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 Phoenix (PHX)?
About $1,798 to $2,362 for 2 travelers, including the round-trip flight, 4 nights of hotel, food and things to do.
What's the cheapest flight from Phoenix (PHX) to New Orleans?
United Basic Economy via Houston at about $420 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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