🎷 New Orleans Vacation Package — 7 Nights from $291/person
Bundle your flight and hotel for the best savings on a New Orleans trip. Packages to the French Quarter put you at the heart of one of America's most unique and soulful cities — live jazz, Creole cuisine, Mardi Gras culture, and architecture unlike anywhere else in the country.
🔍 Book Your New Orleans Trip
Compare packages across multiple platforms to find the best deal. Expedia bundles give you the biggest overall savings — Travelzoo regularly features New Orleans hotel and package flash deals.
Round-Trip Flights
Direct flights from 20+ U.S. cities — New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Dallas & more to Louis Armstrong Airport
Hotel Stay
Historic boutique hotels, B&Bs, and stylish properties in the French Quarter, Garden District, and Marigny
7 Nights
Enough time for the French Quarter, live jazz on Frenchmen Street, a swamp tour, a WWII Museum day, and a true NOLA food crawl
🏘️ Best Areas to Stay in New Orleans
New Orleans neighborhoods have completely different personalities. The French Quarter is touristy but iconic; the Garden District is elegant; the Marigny is where the locals go for live music.
🎷 French Quarter
The heart of New Orleans — Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, Café Du Monde, and the best concentration of live music venues in the city. Loud, vibrant, and never boring. Best for first-timers who want to be in the middle of everything. Hotels from $89/night.
🌿 Garden District
One of America's most beautiful neighborhoods — stunning antebellum mansions, oak-lined streets, and the St. Charles streetcar right out front. Quieter and more upscale than the Quarter. Walking distance to Magazine Street restaurants. Hotels from $79/night.
🎵 Marigny & Bywater
The local's choice for live music — Frenchmen Street is where New Orleans musicians actually play, without the tourist crowds of Bourbon Street. Colorful Creole cottages and art galleries. The most authentic neighborhood vibe in the city. Hotels from $69/night.
🍽️ Uptown
Residential and foodie-focused — home to Tulane University, the Audubon Zoo, and some of New Orleans' best restaurants on Magazine Street. Quieter and more local than the French Quarter. Hotels from $79/night.
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Flight Deals to New Orleans
Flights from $66/person from Dallas — compare direct fares to Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) from every major U.S. city on Skyscanner.
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From budget guesthouses in the Marigny to luxury boutique hotels in the French Quarter — compare across all neighborhoods.
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Haunted history tours, swamp tours, cooking classes, jazz cruises, and WWII Museum tickets — book ahead for the best spots.
Explore Activities →🎫 Things to Do in New Orleans
Book swamp tours, cooking classes, and the National WWII Museum in advance — popular experiences fill up fast, especially during Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest.
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Café Du Monde & the French Quarter Walk Start every morning with beignets and café au lait at the legendary Café Du Monde on Jackson Square. Then explore the French Quarter's iron-lacework balconies, street musicians, and the 1850 House museum. Free to explore. Beignets from $5.
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Frenchmen Street Live Jazz The authentic New Orleans music experience — Frenchmen Street in the Marigny has wall-to-wall live jazz, blues, and funk clubs every night. The Spotted Cat and d.b.a. are legendary. Cover charge usually $5–$15 or a drink minimum. The street itself is free to walk and explore.
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Louisiana Swamp Tour Take an airboat or pontoon tour into the bayou to see alligators, egrets, nutrias, and Spanish moss-draped cypress trees in their natural habitat. One of New Orleans' most unique experiences. Tours from $35/person — depart from 45 minutes outside the city center.
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National WWII Museum One of the greatest museums in America — an immersive, multi-pavilion experience covering the entire history of World War II from D-Day to the Pacific. Consistently rated a top U.S. attraction. Tickets from $30/person. Allow a full day.
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St. Charles Streetcar Ride Ride the oldest continuously operating streetcar line in the world through the Garden District past grand antebellum mansions, Tulane University, and Audubon Park. $1.25/ride — the best $1.25 you'll spend in New Orleans. Runs 24 hours.
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Haunted History Tour New Orleans is one of the most haunted cities in America — explore the dark history of the French Quarter after dark, from LaLaurie Mansion to St. Louis Cemetery #1 with a knowledgeable local guide. Tours from $25/person. Evening walking tours are the most atmospheric.
🎷 About New Orleans
America's most soulful city — New Orleans blends French, Spanish, African, and Caribbean influences into a culture that expresses itself through food, music, architecture, and a joie de vivre found nowhere else.
🎵 Music & Culture
- Birthplace of jazz — live music everywhere
- Mardi Gras — world-famous February carnival
- New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (April/May)
- Second-line parades every Sunday
🍽️ Food & Drink
- Beignets at Café Du Monde — a city institution
- Gumbo, étouffée, po'boys & red beans & rice
- Charity's & Commander's Palace for fine dining
- Hurricanes at Pat O'Brien's on Bourbon Street
🏛️ History & Architecture
- French Quarter — America's oldest neighborhood
- Garden District antebellum mansions
- St. Louis Cathedral — oldest Catholic cathedral in U.S.
- National WWII Museum — a must-see
💡 New Orleans Package Travel Tips
How to get the best deal and make the most of your New Orleans vacation package.
✅ Best Time to Book
- Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best prices
- Oct–Nov: Perfect weather, great value
- Feb–Mar: Mardi Gras — book 6+ months ahead
- Jun–Aug: Hot & humid but cheapest rates
💰 Maximize Your Savings
- Bundle saves 20–30% vs. booking separate
- Avoid Mardi Gras week unless that's the goal
- Most live music is free or cheap cover charge
- Walk or streetcar — parking is a nightmare
🎷 What to Know
- No passport needed — fly domestic with ID
- Open container laws allow drinks on the street
- Drink responsibly — NOLA parties hard
- Book popular restaurants ahead — lines are real
❓ New Orleans Vacation Package FAQ
Common questions about booking a New Orleans vacation package.