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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New Orleans to Richmond:

• Earliest: departs at 1:20 pm and lands at 3:35 pm
• Latest: departs at 1:25 pm and lands at 3:40 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 15m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from New Orleans to Richmond:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Richmond takes 2h 15m, covering 905 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Richmond range from $270 to $445, with an average of $338 over the past 12 months. Anything below $270 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $269 round-trip via Jacksonville (JAX), compared to $288 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Breeze Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 190 variants.

One-way fares from New Orleans to Richmond are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $132, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

Richmond Byrd Intl Airport (RIC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $73 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Flights from New Orleans to Richmond usually depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) and arrive at Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC).

One-stop flights from New Orleans to Richmond most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 42% on flights from New Orleans to Richmond. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $287 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $488, a difference of $201.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Breeze Airways operates flights between New Orleans and Richmond.

Flying via Jacksonville (JAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 16m, compared with 4h 38m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 4h 41m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

Richmond is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Richmond are Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, St. John's Episcopal Church and Black History Museum. These are among the most viewed places in Richmond on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Breeze Airways: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.