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

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Richmond to New Orleans 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 Richmond to New Orleans

Sun, Sep 14 - Thu, Sep 18
Breeze Airways Logo
4:25 pm - 6:11 pmRIC-MSY
2h 46mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
8:30 am - 11:44 amMSY-RIC
2h 14mnonstop
$128Breeze Airways
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Mon, Sep 22 - Fri, Sep 26
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:29 am - 6:30 pmRIC-MSY
8h 01m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:04 pm - 7:29 amMSY-RIC
9h 25m1 stop
$159Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Aug 6 - Wed, Aug 20
American Airlines Logo
5:40 am - 4:38 pmRIC-MSY
11h 58m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:17 am - 2:55 pmMSY-RIC
6h 38m1 stop
$270American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 16 - Tue, Aug 19
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:08 amRIC-MSY
5h 08m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:55 am - 6:38 pmMSY-RIC
6h 43m1 stop
$279Delta
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Tue, Aug 12 - Fri, Aug 15
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:39 pmRIC-MSY
11h 39m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:07 pm - 10:59 pmMSY-RIC
4h 52m1 stop
$305American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 2 - Tue, Aug 5
Delta Logo
12:00 pm - 5:25 pmRIC-MSY
6h 25m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:25 am - 2:01 pmMSY-RIC
6h 36m1 stop
$322Delta
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Fri, Aug 22 - Sun, Aug 24
Southwest Logo
2:25 pm - 10:55 pmRIC-MSY
9h 30m2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:40 am - 11:50 amMSY-RIC
5h 10m1 stop
$347Southwest
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Mon, Jun 30 - Fri, Jul 4
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 10:13 amRIC-MSY
4h 58m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:57 pmMSY-RIC
5h 57m1 stop
$367United Airlines
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Sat, Aug 16 - Tue, Aug 19
United Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 4:13 pmRIC-MSY
10h 48m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:25 pm - 10:30 pmMSY-RIC
6h 05m1 stop
$372United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 28 - Mon, Sep 1
Southwest Logo
2:25 pm - 10:10 pmRIC-MSY
8h 45m2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 11:40 amMSY-RIC
4h 25m1 stop
$382Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Richmond to New Orleans flights

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

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Planning a trip from Richmond to New Orleans? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Richmond to New Orleans, 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 Richmond to New Orleans is September, where tickets cost $258 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $421 and $407 respectively.

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

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 $336, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Richmond to New Orleans, 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 Richmond to New Orleans, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
High seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$89
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 25% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 19% increase in price.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Richmond to New Orleans 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 Richmond to New Orleans

  • What are some of my options for transportation to get from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to the center of New Orleans after my flight?

    Passengers that want to use public transportation to make this trip can ride on the Line 202 bus operated by New Orleans RTA, which can have them in the downtown area in 50min. If, instead, you are looking for a quicker trip, you can take a taxi to the downtown area in about 18 minutes.

  • What type of hotel choices have a location close to the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport?

    There are two hotels that sit right across Airline Drive adjacent to the entrance to the airport property, and they include the Days Inn by Wyndham New Orleans Airport and the Hilton New Orleans Airport, both of which offer complimentary shuttle service.

  • Where should I look for my rental car company when I arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport?

    Every one of the nine or so rental car companies that operate at this airport do so at the Consolidated Car Rental Center. To get to the center after a flight, passengers should exit the terminal on Level One and then walk towards the long-term parking garage that sits next to the terminal. Once there, passengers will find shuttles that depart roughly every 5min 24h per day.

  • Where is the best place to meet my rideshare vehicle at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport?

    All rideshare pick-ups occur on Level One at the middle curb. Passengers using Lyft should exit through Doors 7-9 and make their way to the dedicated pickup points on the middle curb. Passengers using Uber should exit through Doors 9-11 and also head to the dedicated pickup points at the middle curb.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Richmond to New Orleans was $89 for a one-way ticket and $128 for a round-trip.

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

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Richmond to New Orleans?

    Richmond airport is called Richmond Byrd Intl and the only airport in New Orleans is New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

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

    American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Richmond to New Orleans flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Richmond to New Orleans are Breeze Airways and Delta. With an average price for the route of $292 and an overall rating of 8.1, Breeze Airways is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $361 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Richmond to New Orleans.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans from Richmond 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 Richmond to New Orleans?

    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 New Orleans with an airline and back to Richmond with another airline. Booking your flights between Richmond and MSY 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 Richmond to New Orleans?

    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 New Orleans from Richmond 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 Richmond to New Orleans

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $104 or less one-way and $225 or less round-trip.
  • One of the most convenient ways that you can travel from the downtown Richmond area to the Richmond International Airport (RIC) that does not involve driving your own car, is to take the Line 78 or 77 bus operated by GRTC, that can make this trip in about 53 minutes.
  • If you have a plan to drive your own car to the Richmond International Airport, this airport offers the convenience of valet parking. To utilize this service, passengers should make their way to the arrivals level of the airport, and you will see the location for valet parking on the right-hand side just before reaching the terminal building.
  • If you have work to get done before your flight from Richmond International Airport, this airport features a business center that has a location on the upper-level connector of the terminal building. In addition, this business center also features two small conference rooms that make a perfect location for small group meetings.
  • If you will be traveling with a pet or a service animal from the Richmond International Airport, this airport has two pet relief areas. Each of these areas has a location in between the parking garage and the terminal building, and inside these pet areas, passengers will find waste bags as well as trash receptacles, plus there is bench seating.
  • If you are a member of the military that is traveling from the Richmond International Airport, this airport has a USO Center right in the center of the terminal building that offers amenities for military members like free snacks and beverages, computers offering internet access, and plenty of comfortable seating.

Prefer to fly direct from Richmond to New Orleans?

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

Direct departures

Richmond Byrd Intl to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thursday

Breeze Airways

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Sunday

Breeze Airways

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Richmond Byrd Intl

Thursday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Sunday

Breeze Airways

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Top 5 airlines serving from Richmond to New Orleans

 
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Breeze AirwaysOverall score based on 181 reviews
8.8Crew
8.3Boarding
8.2Comfort
6.6Entertainment
6.7Food
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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.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2025BDL - RDU
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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.

Plane did no snacks and had no wifi or entertainment although the flight was 4 hours long.

My original booking was a nonstop flight. It got changed to a flight with a 6vhour layover that became a 7+ hour lay over. I'll never fly this airline again after this roundtrip is over.

I was surprised at how wonderful it was. The aircraft was clean. The crew was warm and welcoming and as a result the passengers were friendly. One warning the only free thing was water. I kind of liked picking wet hat I was willing to pay for and what I was willing to skip.

The flight wasn’t big on frills, which is fine with me. I flew into Islip MacArthur Airport, which saved me from having to go through LaGuardia to visit friends on Long Island. It was inexpensive and super convenient!

Great experience! This was my first time flying with them and I could not have been happier.

Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

Southwest is typically delayed, and it gets wearisome. It is no longer a discount airline and you get way less than you pay for when it comes to comfort and Ce.

We sat on the plane on the tarmac for 4 hours.

I'm not a fan of Southwest's model. I don't like the herding style of boarding.

Flight crew and cabin crew were great. I had to rearrange flights because my original flight was 3hrs delayed for weather, the rub is the flight I moved to boarded on time then we sat at the gate for 2 hours because scheduling stole our first officer for another flight, TWICE. Then our actual FO was an hour delayed. To make it worse my original flight went from a 3 hour delay to departing 15min EARLY. Just poor scheduling operations all around.

Bring back peanuts Take our drink orders when were all seated, especially after you switch to assigned seating.

Staff was far less than helpful at all times. Departure and arrival times mean nothing to Southwest. Extremely disappointed, will never fly with them again, and I’ll be sure to share my experience with all.

It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

The flight was scheduled for 2:30 PM. Early in the morning we got a text message saying the flight was delayed and rescheduled for 3:00 PM. We got to the airport with that in mind. Then we got a message during check-in at the flight was rescheduled again for 2:30 PM. We almost missed our flight. In fact, our bags Were told that they would not make it. At the end, everything worked out. But it is very stressful.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent check-in. Crew was good. Excellent communication from flight deck.

Great overall. There was a bit of turbulence so they could only serve water because too much turbulence for the carts. Was glad they prioritized safety though

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

Great service. Flight was delayed while we sat on the runway for a couple of hours. Weather related. Staff made is very bearable. The steward servicing the first class cabin was exceptional. Thank you! 💗

5 hours of delay that could've been much shorter if Delta had taken the 1 hour delay they imposed on the flight before boarding to run any of the plane checks required for flight to find the hydraulic issue that required nearly 3 hours to fix. $24 of meal credit buys a sandwich and a soft drink. Poor communication within the terminal about what gate we'd be re-boarding from and when we'd be re-boarding.

Amazing flight! I have never noticed the uniforms of the attendants before in twenty years of flying except today when one female had the most amazing dress on. It was beautifully designed and showed she was in charge. I never dreamed I would google who designed Delta uniforms . The ultimate compliment is when another woman admires your outfit. . I hope your designer puts it on the market

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

My flight was 6 pm 6/6. Every hour they delayed it again - air condition issues then no pilot then the crew had worked too many hours and cancelled the flight at 11 pm. Sent customers to NJ a 45 minutes uber ride to a hotel. Had to be back by 5 am for a 7 am flight and again no pilot etc with another three hours of delays.

Loved the staff, boarding and drink options! Wish the comfort of the seat could have been better nevertheless

The chair cushions may need an upgrade. I have been noticing they are so worn out, thin so you’d sit in a dip 😄. Other than that, all was an enjoyable trip. Thanks AA!

I’m impressed that we were on time in Sacramento after having a late departure in Newark and our made it. The staff was friendly and warm.

Cramped seats. FAA should make airlines have more legroom, for even short people complain

5.5 hour delay with no explanation on why, along with no proactive effort to reaccomodate me.

It was one of my worst flight ever. First they were changing the gate for at least 4 times, changing from gate D7 to D12 to D44. Considering the size of the Miami Airport, we are talking about long distance and the train at the airport was not working. Then the flight was delayed around one hour. Then finally we boarded into the plane and when everybody was seated, there was an announcement that there is an issue with one of the tire of the plane, so we all had to get out of the plane with our belongings, to replace the tire. So we had around 2.5-hour delay

Most miserable flight ever. We waited almost 2 hours on the runway because the flight was oversold. American offered $1200 credit. Then there was some nonsense about weight distribution. Ridiculous. No food for 8 plus hours on the flight. I will be writing a letter.

Honestly, I haven’t flown American in years, probably due to the pandemic and my being unable to travel for certain periods in the last two years, but it was a good experience to dig out or obtain a new American Airlines account after many years of traveling for business with American in the past.

The plane was probably full boarding was easy. We were able to check our carry-on luggage for free. It was a return flight through Philly to LA. Never saw a stewardess do a demonstration of emergency Procedures. I think my flight was pretty full

Plane, flight, crew, captain were all great. The first flight had a Chipotle box lunch...delicious.

Didn't like size of seats. Found charges for checked luggage and carry on too high

Great! We boarded on time! Everything went so smoothly! The flight was so smooth

Spirit gets you there; it's no worse than any other aircraft, all things considered. (It's not like everyone else is such a hero). But - holy moses - do they nickel and dime you to absolutely every nickel - I was really expecting to have to pay to use the bathroom. And when the captain comes on with a 5 minute sales pitch about getting "points", that was like something on Bizarro world. Other than that, everyone else was professional and worked hard to get us from point A to point B. I'm not loving all the "self-service" stuff but there it is - just when the machines don't work you don't have anyone to talk to.

Boarding was a breeze, however, two of the flights that I boarded with Spirit did not have Wi-Fi available.

Seats uncomfortable, hard to check luggage, etc. It was like the last flight out of Hanoi

Need screens for tv/movies. Seats are more cramped than any other airlines. Seats are hard. They don’t recline. And in flight time should not be used for sales pitches.

Good experience except for the drunk woman who was with a child. Sad

The ease of booking the flight was very good. Speaking with customer service was also good. However, the crew people are unfriendly and unwelcoming which I found this as unprofessional. As far as comfort it was mediocre. This was my first time flying Spirit and I chose them because of the flight times met my needs and my budget. However, I would be reluctant to fly on Spirit again. In addition, if the crew were more friendly and at least appeared somewhat happy and welcoming personally it would probably make the experience of flying with Spirit better.

Tell them to chose a better, less bumpy route :( my seat had no window all the way at the end 😔

Seats too hard, too much lumbar. Space between rows was extremely tight, so tight hard to place item under seat in front of me. No tv screens. Zero plugs for charging phones. Too many sales pitches

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