New Orleans trip from Washington Dulles (IAD): what 4 nights cost
For 2 travelers, a 4-night New Orleans trip from Washington Dulles (IAD) runs about $1,778 to $2,292 with the round-trip flight, hotel, food and things to do. Here are three ways to spend it.
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| Plan | Flight | Hotel | Flight | Hotel | Food | Things to do | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best trip | United non-stop | Hyatt Regency New Orleans · 4★ | $520 | $800 | $656 | $316 | $2,292 |
| Best value | Southwest via Nashville | Mid-City hostel, private room · 2★ | $400 | $320 | $656 | $402 | $1,778 |
| Least cash | United non-stop | Mid-City hostel, private room · 2★ | $520 | $320 | $656 | $402 | $1,898 |
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
- 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
- Parkway Bakery po' boysOrder: Roast beef po' boy, dressed · in your food budget
Flights from Washington Dulles (IAD)
Round trip for 2.
| Airline | Stops | Time each way | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest via Nashville | 1 stop | 4h 57m | $400 |
| Delta Basic Economy via Atlanta | 1 stop | 4h 50m | $420 |
| American via Charlotte | 1 stop | 4h 51m | $470 |
| Delta via Atlanta | 1 stop | 4h 50m | $510 |
| United non-stop | non-stop | 2h 35m | $520 |
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 Washington Dulles (IAD)?
About $1,778 to $2,292 for 2 travelers, including the round-trip flight, 4 nights of hotel, food and things to do.
What's the cheapest flight from Washington Dulles (IAD) to New Orleans?
Southwest via Nashville at about $400 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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