The average price of a 7-day trip to St James is $1,523 for a solo traveler, $2,735 for a couple, and $5,128 for a family of 4. St James hotels range from $54 to $246 per night with an average of $95, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $400 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are between $614 and $964 per person for economy flights and $1,927 to $3,025 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $35 to $98 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit St James, LA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MSY and stay in a St James hotel:
- January 15th to February 11th
- April 16th to May 6th
- May 21st to June 10th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the weeks of October 22nd and November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in St James is usually early to mid September.
Average St James Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit St James for a week is $1,065-$2,211($152-$316 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $98 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $412 to $781 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $102 to $124 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit St James for a week is $2,126-$4,044($304-$578 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $196 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $824 to $1,562 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $102 to $124 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit St James for a week is $3,444-$6,960($492-$994 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $392 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,648 to $3,124 for economy
Lodging: $136 to $182 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $163 to $174 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to St James
How cheap can you make a vacation to St James? The cheapest trip to St James is about $119 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $240 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $47.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit St James for a week is $834-$2,688($119-$384 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $412 to $781 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $240 to $270 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit St James for a week is $1,386-$3,756($198-$537 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $824 to $1,562 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $240 to $270 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit St James for a week is $2,772-$6,702($396-$957 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,648 to $3,124 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $108 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $336 to $405 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to St James cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury St James Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in St James.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit St James for a week is $2,343-$7,739($335-$1,106 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $186 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,121 to $2,117 for first class
Lodging: $122 to $246 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $720 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit St James for a week is $3,954-$11,158($565-$1,594 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $372 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,242 to $4,234 for first class
Lodging: $122 to $246 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $720 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit St James for a week is $7,908-$20,588($1,130-$2,941 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $280 to $744 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,484 to $8,468 for first class
Lodging: $244 to $492 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $600 to $1,152 per night for a preferred vacation rental
St James Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in St James is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in St James due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
St James Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on St James hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in St James.
Flight Costs to St James
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $964 average in early January to a low of $614 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $620. These prices are based on millions of flights. For St James our data includes 701 originating airports, and 135 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to St James from an airport like Husein Sastranegara (BDO) in Bandung (Indonesia) for an average $8,436 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) in Atlanta, GA (the United States) at an average of just $210.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In St James, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $349, so you can easily save about 57% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around St James can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $613 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.