1 day in Orlando & New Orleans Itinerary

For most people, any mention of Orlando immediately conjures up images of sprawling theme parks filled with characters plucked right out of popular animated movies.

For more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Orlando travel route planner.

The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Orlando. In October, plan for daily highs up to 85°F, and evening lows to 69°F. On the 4th (Sun), you'll travel to New Orleans.

Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Sun): get to know the fascinating history of Jackson Square.

To see reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our New Orleans day trip planning tool.

You can fly from Orlando to New Orleans in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Orlando to New Orleans due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Orlando, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in New Orleans, ranging from highs of 66°F to lows of 66°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.