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$52 Find Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Richmond

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Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Richmond (MSY-RIC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Richmond that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from New Orleans to Richmond

Tue, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 15
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12:33 pm - 10:55 pmMSY-RIC
9h 22m1 stop
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6:56 pm - 11:52 pmRIC-MSY
5h 56m1 stop
$112Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 8
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2:03 pm - 10:10 pmMSY-RIC
7h 07m1 stop
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6:56 pm - 11:52 pmRIC-MSY
5h 56m1 stop
$124Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 8
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8:30 am - 11:44 amMSY-RIC
2h 14mnonstop
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6:56 pm - 11:52 pmRIC-MSY
5h 56m1 stop
Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 8
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 10:55 pmMSY-RIC
4h 55m1 stop
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6:56 pm - 11:52 pmRIC-MSY
5h 56m1 stop
$139Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 21
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6:30 am - 5:51 pmMSY-RIC
10h 21m1 stop
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4:25 pm - 6:11 pmRIC-MSY
2h 46mnonstop
Fri, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 7
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:03 pm - 10:10 pmMSY-RIC
7h 07m1 stop
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6:33 pm - 11:52 pmRIC-MSY
6h 19m1 stop
$142Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 21
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8:30 am - 11:44 amMSY-RIC
2h 14mnonstop
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4:25 pm - 6:11 pmRIC-MSY
2h 46mnonstop
$143Breeze Airways
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Fri, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 7
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2:03 pm - 10:10 pmMSY-RIC
7h 07m1 stop
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4:25 pm - 6:11 pmRIC-MSY
2h 46mnonstop
Tue, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 15
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:33 pm - 10:55 pmMSY-RIC
9h 22m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:56 pm - 7:55 amRIC-MSY
13h 59m2 stops
$150Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 21
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:10 am - 5:21 pmMSY-RIC
7h 11m1 stop
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6:33 pm - 11:52 pmRIC-MSY
6h 19m1 stop
$153Spirit Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New Orleans to Richmond flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New Orleans to Richmond to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to Richmond?

The average price of all round-trip flights from New Orleans to Richmond clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Richmond on a Thursday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to New Orleans, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Richmond?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Richmond, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from New Orleans to Richmond is February, where tickets cost $125 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $373 and $366 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New Orleans to Richmond?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $302, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Orleans to Richmond?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Richmond, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New Orleans to Richmond, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 35% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$52
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 60% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
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When to book flights from New Orleans to Richmond

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New Orleans to Richmond based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from New Orleans to Richmond

  • What is the cheapest flight from New Orleans to Richmond?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New Orleans to Richmond was $52 for a one-way ticket and $112 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New Orleans and Richmond?

    No

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New Orleans to Richmond?

    Only Delta offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the New Orleans to Richmond flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New Orleans to Richmond?

    The Embraer 190 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New Orleans to Richmond flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New Orleans to Richmond?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from New Orleans to Richmond on on Thursday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New Orleans to Richmond, Breeze Airways or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New Orleans to Richmond are Breeze Airways and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $263 and an overall rating of 8.0, Breeze Airways is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $331 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New Orleans to Richmond?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New Orleans to Richmond.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New Orleans to Richmond?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Richmond from New Orleans is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New Orleans to Richmond?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Richmond with an airline and back to New Orleans with another airline. Booking your flights between New Orleans and RIC can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New Orleans to Richmond?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Richmond from New Orleans up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New Orleans to Richmond

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $134 or less one-way and $112 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from New Orleans to Richmond?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Richmond Byrd Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Richmond Byrd Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Richmond Byrd Intl

Thursday

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Richmond Byrd Intl to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thursday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from New Orleans to Richmond

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New Orleans to Richmond. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New Orleans to Richmond? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4246 reviews
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
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Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

6.0 GoodDavid, Aug 2025MCO - DEN
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Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

Other than a bit of a delay, everything was good. Again, the boarding process and picking seats is the only thing I don't enjoy.

If we are going to have to pay for luggage, make it easier to do. Put something on the app during check-in so I don't need to do it at the kiosk. I've done it twice recently and I ended up having to pay at the desk because something went wrong at the kiosk in Tampa.

southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

Delayed due to thunderstorms and no in-flight service due to rough weather — both of which are out of Delta’s control. Flight was good overall.

The flight attendants in SLC were rude. I arrived 40 minutes early to gate. Ticket said I needed check in for seat assignments and tried check in and attendants said they weren’t doing it. And proceeded to never call me to give me a ticket so when time to board I received the very last seat. Please relay to employees to do their job better..,

On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

The seats got pretty uncomfortable pretty fast. The armrests are bigger than on other planes, so I had less room in the actual seat. My butt hurt by the end of the flight. :/ comfort was the primary issue. The crew were fantastic!

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Great flight with Delta! Boarding was quick and easy, the amenities were solid, and the plane was in great shape. The flight attendants had a fun, lively energy while staying professional. All in all, a smooth trip — even managed to catch up on some rest. Thanks, Delta!

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

There was supposed to be a meal served, but there wasn’t and the major toilet was out of order

They made us board and then deboard due to mechanical issue which delayed the departure by almost 2 hours and we barely made our connecting flight. These quality checks should've been done before boarding not after.

Having to up charge for a seat assignment is not good. Delta can do better

Boarding at BDL gate 24 was confused, but balanced out by friendly, responsive gate attendants. The crew were friendly and made for a straightforward flight. Seats were fine, but the aircraft needs to go in for cabin maintenance. The air nozzles overhead were all loose and could not be closed or adjusted.

Head rest did not move, very uncomfortable. Staff was great. There was no entertainment, would be nice not to have to pay for snack.

Worst airline - on our flight down from MCO to EYW, there was a huuuuuge delay. We were supposed to take off 12p and it was pushed back to almost 2:30p. We boarded the plane and then sat on the tarmac forever because we were "over" weight and had to burn fuel. Rather than ask guests to volunteer and leave, they kept us on the plane. Finally a family decided to off board and take their luggage with them. Shortly after, we left the terminal but then the pilot told us we may have to sit at the end of the runway for 15-20mins to burn more fuel. Which we ended up doing and of course it started to rain. We finally took off 2:50p. We were supposed to land 1p and didn't land until 3:45p. Basically had time to scramble off the plane, grab our luggage, request transportation to our hotel, unpack, rinse off and hustle over to our 6:30p dinner ressy. It's a shame Breeze is the only non-stop airline from MCO to EYW. For this, not sure I'd ever go back to EYW - most def will not take Breeze again.

Flight was rescheduled from (originally) early Saturday departure to a late Sunday departure. Then the late Sunday departure was delayed again (weather) and got in very late. We’ve enjoyed Breeze a lot, but this particular experience was a little disappointing.

Breeze was good but the sandiego airport had traffic and waiting 1 hour in the plane till take off

The return flight was soooooo much colder than the departure flight to Connecticut! I appreciated the layover because I didn't have to change planes. The staff and the service were the best! Everyone was so professional and accommodating. Having internet was great, but for the movies the flight offers through the app could be updated. THANKS EVERYONE! I fly BREEZE every opportunity I can get.

The flight was comfortable with the usual slight turbulence. Macadamia Nuts would be great snacks to purchase in flight.

This is one of the worst trips that I have ever had. Ending up with an overnight delay. I’m not happy with the fact that they did not provide and set up the arrangement needed for lodging that we had to do it on our own. I also feel there should’ve been Compensation for food.

Had to approach landing twice which caused concern but probably due to weather

This was my first time flying your airline and it was okay. The people were nice but I am not used to all the add ons and no movies or even water. But I knew it was going to be that way. I think I prefer paying for the extras to be more comfortable.

Any flight to ORD after about 2pm this summer has been challenging. Flight was delayed getting in (coming from ORD) and that led to it not leaving before a ground stop due to lightening before they could fuel the plane, and so forth. They made up some time but we were still late in arriving at ORD, and that led to missed connections.

Food was ok, but not as good as I have had before on AA.

No issues. They did change our gate FOUR times in about 30 minutes which was mildly annoying but the flight was fine.

Great flight. No issues at all. I still think boarding could be more efficient but otherwise, a good experience.

Pretty good. The food was just mediocre, the boarding and crew were good.

The comfort of the seats was great, the crew eased my child’s anxieties and the fact that I had full cans of my beverage choice was great.

My flight got switched and my prepaid bag didnt transfer over properly so I paid to check ANOTHER BAG. I was placed in a middle seat and it was just miserable. At least it was a bulkhead row so I had legroom. The flight just never seem3d to end

4 hours late, including over +1 hour waiting in plane to take off. Baggage left behind too.

Sat on the ground in Cincinnati for 50 minutes before deplaning

While waiting to claim my checked luggage, I discovered the airline had lost it. After a long wait and inquiries, I discovered it was on another flight. Fortunately, the airline finally sent my luggage home.

The incoming plane ✈️ was delayed 5 hours en route to Raleigh. My flight was delayed for 5 hours 😢. Finally boarded and then de boarded due to an AC problem. A very tough and long night.

Flight was on time but the amount of noise from several children and the kicking of my seat the entire flight was overwhelming.

The flight was delayed be over 3 hours. I tried to get a refund for Vivian Kirby and my session kept being stopped. I was NEVER able to finish the prosses...after 2 hours of attempting.

My experience with Spirit was good, but the experience with Kayak was not. Based on the Spirit agent Kayak added an additional charge after purchasing the tickets. When I buy the tickets I paid the total amount and I only pay once. This time they added an additional charge because based on Spirit they partially charge the tickets and I still needed to pay a second time. This is not good at all and Unprofessional

Spirit gets such a bad rap. I have never had a bad experience with them and the crew is always friendly and funny. This trip I had knee replacement surgery surgery 10 weeks ago. It is still a little rough to get get from point a to point b. And Spirit was on top of it. When there was a seat available the stewardess asked me if I wanted to move to an open seat so I could elevate my leg on the empty seat? 5 stars all around. They helped me on and helped me off the plane. I can’t say enough about the crew!!

We liked the woman who worked our gate and waited with us for our plane. We changed gates 3 times. Our flight was supposed to leave at 11:28am. We actually left after 5pm. It was not a good situation. This delay cost us a lot of money.

Unbelievable check in horrible. Asked to print tickets at the gate after a delay

For the minimalist experience, it is really a great ride-- feels a little like public transport i guess

I didn’t mind being delayed due to weather, but continuing to post (and not update) that we would be delayed until after the flight was already supposed to have taken off was a bit much. In the future, please announce the delay even if the time is still unknown.

I think the staff was nice. They took time to explain safety protocols. Boarding was great. They started early and our flight left a little early which was convenient. Having free games to play would have been better

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