New Orleans trip from Salt Lake City (SLC): what 4 nights cost
For 2 travelers, a 4-night New Orleans trip from Salt Lake City (SLC) runs about $1,758 to $2,368 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★ | $710 | $600 | $656 | $402 | $2,368 |
| Best value | Spirit via Las Vegas (budget fare) | Mid-City hostel, private room · 2★ | $380 | $320 | $656 | $402 | $1,758 |
| Least cash | Delta non-stop | Mid-City hostel, private room · 2★ | $710 | $320 | $656 | $402 | $2,088 |
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 Salt Lake City (SLC)
Round trip for 2.
| Airline | Stops | Time each way | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit via Las Vegas | 1 stop | 6h 40m | $380 |
| United Basic Economy via Denver | 1 stop | 5h 50m | $440 |
| Southwest via Denver | 1 stop | 5h 50m | $480 |
| United via Denver | 1 stop | 5h 50m | $530 |
| American via Dallas | 1 stop | 5h 48m | $550 |
| Delta non-stop | non-stop | 3h 32m | $710 |
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 Salt Lake City (SLC)?
About $1,758 to $2,368 for 2 travelers, including the round-trip flight, 4 nights of hotel, food and things to do.
What's the cheapest flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to New Orleans?
Spirit via Las Vegas at about $380 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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