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Cheap Flight Deals 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Richmond to New Orleans

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Breeze Airways Logo
4:25 pm - 6:11 pmRIC-MSY
2h 46mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
8:30 am - 11:44 amMSY-RIC
2h 14mnonstop
$124Breeze Airways
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Thu, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 7
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5:33 pm - 7:10 pmRIC-MSY
2h 37mnonstop
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2:45 pm - 8:46 pmMSY-RIC
5h 01m1 stop
Thu, May 29 - Thu, Jun 5
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:01 pm - 6:09 amRIC-MSY
12h 08m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 5:52 pmMSY-RIC
11h 52m1 stop
$183Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Jun 12 - Sun, Jun 15
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:01 pm - 6:29 amRIC-MSY
12h 28m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:31 pm - 8:36 pmMSY-RIC
6h 05m1 stop
$192Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Jun 15 - Thu, Jun 19
American Airlines Logo
8:16 am - 1:02 pmRIC-MSY
5h 46m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:21 pm - 9:58 pmMSY-RIC
4h 37m1 stop
$254American Airlines
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Tue, May 20 - Sat, May 24
Delta Logo
8:09 am - 11:41 amRIC-MSY
4h 32m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:46 am - 2:46 pmMSY-RIC
6h 00m1 stop
$271Delta
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Tue, May 27 - Tue, Jun 3
Delta Logo
6:44 pm - 11:42 pmRIC-MSY
5h 58m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:25 am - 11:46 amMSY-RIC
4h 21m1 stop
$284Delta
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Sat, Aug 2 - Wed, Aug 6
American Airlines Logo
11:27 am - 5:02 pmRIC-MSY
6h 35m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
9:35 am - 6:36 pmMSY-RIC
8h 01m1 stop
$289American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 10 - Sat, Jun 14
Southwest Logo
1:45 pm - 6:45 pmRIC-MSY
6h 00m1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:35 pm - 11:50 pmMSY-RIC
7h 15m2 stops
$292Southwest
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Tue, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 9
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 3:55 pmRIC-MSY
9h 55m2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:15 am - 3:35 pmMSY-RIC
7h 20m1 stop
$295Southwest
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Tue, May 20 - Sat, May 24
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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 Wednesday. 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 August, where tickets cost $255 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $428 and $408 respectively.

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 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
High seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$71
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Richmond to New Orleans

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 $71 for a one-way ticket and $124 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 $296 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 $347 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 $315 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?

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

Breeze Airways

Sunday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

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Direct returns

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Richmond Byrd Intl

Thursday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Sunday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

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Top 5 airlines serving from Richmond to New Orleans

 
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Breeze AirwaysOverall score based on 160 reviews
6.6Entertainment
8.2Comfort
6.7Food
8.8Crew
8.3Boarding
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Plane did no snacks and had no wifi or entertainment although the flight was 4 hours long.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025PVU - IAD
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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.

Airplane was newer and very clean, lots of space. Crew was great. There was no food and entertainment but that was expected so not an issue.

I like that the price is right! The airplane is clean and the staff is friendly. We landed safely, so that is always a gold star in my book! Great job!

Purposely delayed the flight by 2 hours and 58 minutes so that they would not have to give me the FAA mandated refund for a delay of 3 hours. Offered flight credit instead. All that is offered on board is water and coffee, everything else costs money. They charge you for carry on and checked bags. Would not fly again.

nice flight. no frills but a 3 hour flight I caught up on my sleep. Stan O

First time flying Breeze, was very impressed. I will use Breeze again.

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.

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

The seats were a bit cramped and worn, but otherwise okay.

I would have liked to arrive on time - not 5 hours late!

After a 3 hour layover in Denver my flight was delayed over 5 hours! No explanation; no assistance; no offer to provide compensation; no one at Southwest was willing to offer any assistance. 8 hours in the Denver airport - ridiculous!

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Only one drink pass through the cabin for a 4 hour flight. Quite rough and bumpy landing.

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Delta is my preferred airline. I've traveled with them for years. On time in most cases, good communication, easy to use app. Most planes are pretty nice. I was on a CRJ 700/900 however, which was pretty badly aged inside and needed a refresh. No infotainment, unreliable wifi, best to download before boarding or bring a book. Food choices are really just snacks on this flight, nice variety but about what you'd expect. Great staff and prompt in departure and early arrival too. Overall quite satisfied.

Crew was friendly Love the entertainment in the seat head rest.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

Delayed take-off. Very small plane so very scary with lots of bumps during the flight. Would never fly Delta on short flights in small 80 seaters plane again! Felt relieved when landed.

The worst part was I was NOT allowed in the lounge even though I was holding a first class ticket and have a premium American Express card. I have flown Business or First Class with many airlines. Delta is the ONLY one who does not extend this courtesy to anyone except people who hold the very expensive American Express card. As a result, I won’t fly Delta if I have any other choice.

A little bumpy ride . No food was being provided due the the turbulence. That was ok it was a short flight to my standards.

Simply outstanding. Their new lounge for Delta One customers is a cut above the rest.

The Dekta Rep that checked us in was great. She's very personable, pleasant, and can tell she enjoys her job.

The plane was old with small storage areas that had problems closing/latching and not enough storage for everyone, and worn, damaged seats. Service was great but feel a little unsafe on such well used planes.

Several delays. Next flight was worse. Did not arrive home until 2am PT

Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

Everything about the flight was lovely…We left early, arrived early, cabin crew were efficient and helpful. Flight was easy and most pleasant.

First world problems, but still… We were seated in first class and asked for a cocktail on a very short, 50 minute flight. After our drink order was taken, a half hour went by, and we noticed that every other person in the small plane had been served except for us. We got up to ask about it, the drinks finally came, then were taken away three minutes later since the flight was so short. Really strange situation, on the other hand, we were in Utah.

We missed our flight. The boarding pass had the wrong gate and by the time we received the text from Kayak, our flight was already gone. I’ll never use Kayak again and will go direct to the airlines in the future.

Boarding took forever, the plane was cramped and cold, and the seatbelt song came on constantly throughout the red eye flight with a loud pre-recorded message playing each time

Cabin felt crammed Snacks are lame But crew was super efficient getting us out on time despite delay

Took off on time and successfully avoided weather that looked to be a problem along the way

There were five broken seats on the plane. The crew was very rude in telling people they had to get off the plane and get a flight the next day. No call for volunteers, but telling people they had to get off. One woman was flying with her elderly mother and daughter and was told she had to leave or all three had to leave. Fortunately, a volunteer offered to stay. The situation was handled poorly.

The flight to Tokyo AA61 took off about two hours late, but then had to turn back. By that time the crew had to be replaced. Then they kept promising to take off in an hour, then in 3, then switch to the next day.

Not having it be changed after we bought the flight tickets from a direct flight getting in at a reasonable time to a connecting flight red eye of 9 hours, so that we would lose our 35 dollars in nonrefundable insurance would've been great! Our country really does need low-cost carrier options, but this type of "service" ain't it. Fortunately, had a little better success with them flying to and from San Juan PR last month at least.

All was good expecting the seats need a bit of cushion. Besides that I can’t complain.

You get what you pay for, and the flights went smoothly. There’s no reclining chairs, no screens, And there isn’t always wifi, but the plane was clean and staff was friendly and the takeoff/landing were smooth.

The only positive is that the flight made it both ways. Getting charged for every little thing after the cost of the ticket itself is comical, considering how the plane and services are as bottom-tier as possible. The self check-in kiosks are useless. It’s nice to think that you can print your boarding pass, tag your checked bag, and then just drop it off. But no, they still make you go through the line once you finish- what’s the point of the self check-in then? Any questions for the staff seem like the biggest inconvenience and were met with condescending responses. This was my first and now last time ever flying with Spirit. After all the extra costs, subpar plane and staff, I see no value. I’d rather drive the 13 hours than give Spirit another dime.

The flight was fine however what started as a reasonable priced ticket could have become an overpriced ticket with additional charge for carry on as well as checked bag $79 per bag per person each way. Additional charge for choosing one’s seat, additional charge for beverage and snack, we were on what was described as a new plane yet there were no audio/visual on the jet. A bare bones service but not at a bare bones price. Will think twice before flying Spirit again. 😕

Flight was delayed a bit, but that was expected (and updated), so really not bad at all for the price. Could’ve used one less email asking me to upgrade my seat; otherwise no significant complaints

I love Spirit. New aircraft, great cabin service, the airfares are low cost which helps me visit my hospitalized daughter anytime I can without paying a fortune.

Flight was 2hours late they had no crew or the pilot.

I paid for streaming wifi and the connection was poor.

We had an 8 hr delay so it was not good

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