How much would a trip to Mardi Gras cost? Airfare, Hotel, and Food ...

However, flights from major airports around the USA to New Orleans during that time are about $450 (r/t, incl taxes). Remember to check airlines like SouthWest and JetBlue that don't use the travel sites. Hotels rates in New Orleans go up during the week ... A site such as http://www.travelocity.com (expedia etc) should help you plan your flight and hotel or at least give you an idea. Probably a good thing to start booking though as many hotels book up a year in advance. ...