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Only Breeze Airways operates flights between New Orleans and Richmond.

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $263 round-trip, compared to $283 via a layover through Philadelphia (PHL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $77–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 6% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 55% on the New Orleans to Richmond route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $263 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $582, a difference of $319. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Richmond are Downtown Richmond, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and Hippodrome Theater. These are among the most viewed places in Richmond on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 1:25 pm and lands at 3:41 pm
• Latest: departs at 6:03 pm and lands at 8:19 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 16m.

A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Richmond takes 2h 16m, 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.

One-way fares from New Orleans to Richmond are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $131, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

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.

Richmond Byrd Intl Airport (RIC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Dollar
· Hertz
· Budget
· Alamo
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Richmond range from $249 to $446, with an average of $328 over the past 12 months. Anything below $249 counts as a good deal.