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

 
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Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 11
Breeze Airways Logo
10:53 am - 4:26 pmRIC-MSY
6h 33m1 stop
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9:00 am - 12:15 pmMSY-RIC
2h 15mnonstop
$202Breeze Airways
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Mon, Nov 10 - Fri, Nov 14
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1:04 pm - 6:52 amRIC-MSY
18h 48m1 stop
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5:56 pm - 10:59 amMSY-RIC
16h 03m2 stops
$204Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Nov 1 - Tue, Nov 4
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5:45 am - 5:05 pmRIC-MSY
12h 20m1 stop
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2:30 pm - 5:37 pmMSY-RIC
26h 07m2 stops
$205Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 17
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12:40 pm - 9:34 amRIC-MSY
21h 54m1 stop
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5:17 pm - 8:22 amMSY-RIC
14h 05m1 stop
$206Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 16
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:54 am - 8:53 pmRIC-MSY
9h 59m1 stop
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8:59 pm - 11:45 amMSY-RIC
13h 46m1 stop
$207Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Dec 13 - Sun, Dec 14
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:13 pm - 11:45 pmRIC-MSY
12h 32m2 stops
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5:20 am - 4:22 pmMSY-RIC
10h 02m1 stop
$210Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 5:05 pmRIC-MSY
12h 20m1 stop
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5:56 pm - 8:22 amMSY-RIC
13h 26m1 stop
$211Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 19
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8:35 am - 3:30 pmRIC-MSY
7h 55m1 stop
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4:30 pm - 11:58 pmMSY-RIC
6h 28m1 stop
$225JetBlue
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Sat, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 17
JetBlue Logo
6:15 pm - 9:15 pmRIC-MSY
28h 00m1 stop
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7:00 am - 10:47 amMSY-RIC
26h 47m1 stop
$236JetBlue
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Thu, Feb 5 - Sun, Feb 8
American Airlines Logo
7:26 pm - 8:52 amRIC-MSY
14h 26m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 6:16 pmMSY-RIC
9h 16m1 stop
$253American Airlines
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There are direct flights from Richmond to New Orleans 4 days a week: Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun.
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Overall average: $366
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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 Tuesday 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 July, where tickets cost $286 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $398 and $386 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $348 on average.

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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$57
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
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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 $57 for a one-way ticket and $202 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?

    Only American Airlines offers 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.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Richmond to New Orleans?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Richmond and New Orleans, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this 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 Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Richmond to New Orleans are Breeze Airways and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $289 and an overall rating of 8.1, Breeze Airways is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $416 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 $69 or less one-way and $284 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.
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Direct departures

Richmond Byrd Intl to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tuesday

Breeze Airways

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Thursday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Saturday

Breeze Airways

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Sunday

Breeze Airways

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Direct returns

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Richmond Byrd Intl

Tuesday

Breeze Airways

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Thursday

Breeze Airways

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Saturday

Breeze Airways

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Sunday

Breeze Airways

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

 
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Breeze AirwaysOverall score based on 217 reviews
8.2Comfort
6.7Food
8.3Boarding
6.6Entertainment
8.7Crew
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We did have a delay but nothing that affected our schedule to terribly. Breeze is the best budget airline that we have found for the eastern seaboard. Price is good. Baggage rates aren't terrible. I suggest checking a bag which gets you more bang for your buck. They fly into smaller airports which is so much easier than trying to get through Logan or JFK. Overall good trip.

8.0 ExcellentBethany, Oct 2025PVD - SAV
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We did have a delay but nothing that affected our schedule to terribly. Breeze is the best budget airline that we have found for the eastern seaboard. Price is good. Baggage rates aren't terrible. I suggest checking a bag which gets you more bang for your buck. They fly into smaller airports which is so much easier than trying to get through Logan or JFK. Overall good trip.

First time flying Breeze everything went smoothly. Left early and arrived early to our destination. Definitely will be flying again with them!😊

Great! Only problem is we can’t use the northbound flight on this route as it arrives much too late and is not non-stop.

Given some type of snack. Had staff that hated their job and life in general. Have regular overhead bins. The bags have to go sideways and even then, they barely fit. The seats in the front - what would be considered business class were nice. Nothing extra but nice for a short flight. But the regular seats were so close I have no idea how people even fit it them.

Our gate was changed twice, but since they were super close it wasn't an issue. We were delayed 90 mins or so, which wasn't great, but sometimes that's just what happens. Communication was the issue. We weren't kept informed about delays--with more information I would have gotten a real meal, taken a "bio break" and purchased a new book. Because another. flight was being updated more frequently about their delays, I thought ours would be shorter and stayed close by. It left me feeling more frustrated than was necessary.

Your feedback should include a "not applicable" button. There was no food, nor entertainment on our flight. Also, a snack on a short flight will be nice to have

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.

I was re-booked onto another flight because my original flight was delayed and I would have missed my connector. I ended up in the “C” group after paying extra to be in the “A “ group on the original flight. At least if you’re going to re-book people, re-book them into the same group.

Flight was delayed due to plane not passing inspection And one of the crew had to time out and we had to wait for another one A 3 hour delay

mandatory demand customer to check their carry on because not enough people check bags.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Excellent. Would encourage Southwest to keep current boarding procedures with free style seating. Makes for a fantastic experience

As always, the entire Southwest experience was perfect. Purchasing the tickets on the Southwest web site was effortless, departure and arrival gates were spotless and comfortable, plane was clean and comfortable, crew was excellent and flight was on time. Wheelchair service in Las Vegas at departure was somewhat chaotic and disjointed, but I am not sure if that was Southwest problem, airport problem or combination.

I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

After being assaulted by a flight attendant I was then brushed off as oh well because he long braids didn’t mean to whip me in the eye. I have filed complaints and will see. But like any other issue I’ve had with kayak involved it’s been trash. Last time I’ll be using your app

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

We were delayed, which I think had to do with air traffic control. Otherwise, everything was great.

The boarding process needs to be refined. Sometimes the gate crew calls out the zones and then flip to showing the.zones boarding on the gate monitor display. So, unless you are huddled around the gate lanes watching the monitor, you could miss your boarding zone. Suggest the zones be announced each time a new zone is allowed to board.

The boarding process needs to be refined. Sometimes the gate crew call out the boarding zone, and then flip to the monitor to show which zones are boarding. So unless everyone is gathered around to see the monitor there is usually confusion as wi which zones are boarding.

On time flight. Seat comfort could be better in the Comfort section.

My issue was with TSA agents for delta airlines. My luggage got flagged. The agent was going thru another persons first. He took 20 min to go thru hers. I asked them to bring mine closer so I could sit down . They said you can go sit it will be fine. I said I am supposed to keep my eyes on my bags at all times. The agent was meticulously unwrapping 2 gifts that the lady had and then tried to re warp it. He was trying to be kind i get it but 20 min for me to stand watching him do that was ridiculous. It was 6 am and there were a ton of travelers. Mine was flagged for some air packed tea that I bought in Turkey. My previous delta flight and 2 others before didn’t flag it. Consistency would be nice. Also on the flight the window shades were down for take off and landing - I thought that was very odd I thought they had to remain open for take off and landing.

The flight was an hour and a half late departing which was inconvenient

Delay in SLC jammed us up in Chicago. Got caught up in rush hour traffic

The crew took good care of us. The flight from ATL to SFO is a longer one, and there were multiple beverage offerings. I like the 757's that Delta uses. Good airplane that is comfortable. I do wish Delta would separate Priority boarding from the better seats. I would gladly take a smaller seat in an open row than be jammed into Comfort just to get priority boarding, just to make sure I don't have to check a bag.

The flight was great. The gate location was way to far away!!!

Poor seat in rear of aircraft Food at Admiral’s Club Terminal D at DFW inedible

Always seated jammed in rear of aircraft Admirals Club food at DFW terminal D was absolute worst food experience and I pay $600/year to eat this dried out junk

Flight was delayed because of a bird strike. They had another plane available within 45 minutes.

Mostly good. Flight was crowded but Airline personnel were very friendly & accommodating. It would be good to have savory snacks rather than just sweet Biscoff cookies.

It was a typical flight. We had a delay which seems to be the normality now. And we had no in flight service due to conditions.

Flight attendants on this flight were very attentive and friendly

After we landed we sat on the tarmac for 1.5 hours waiting to get to our gate. Ridiculous.

the trip to madrid was uncomfortable with my legs touching the seat in front of me

The plane was late, when we did board the plane was as cold as a freezer. I was freezing the entire flight, no blankets. Lost miserable flight I’ve ever had.

Terrible. Flight delayed for more than 8 hours with only a $12 meal voucher provided for the inconvenience. The airplane did not have breaks on arrival yet they still made us go through the motions and board on time knowing we could not take off then sit for 40+ minutes before having to get of the time. A complete waste of my time. I cannot believe they can stay business with these shenanigans. I’ll avoid this company like the plague moving forward as the lack of accountability is disgraceful.

Vegas is such a quick flight that amenities aren’t the important part, in my opinion. Just get me there efficiently and safely, and that’s exactly what they did!

The flight was severely delayed due to the missing flight attendants.

Absolutely horrible. Usually pay $40-$50 to check luggage in. I tried to check my suitcase in and the price is raised to $70. That's ridiculously greedy c'mon. I had to leave my suitcase with all my clothes and hygiene products and repurchase once i landed in Atlanta. You guys make it really stressful to travel. Don't even want to travel anymore.

They cancelled the flight 3 hours prior departure. Had to spend $400 for a ne way flight with Delta Airlines! Spirit Airlines are not serios!

My luggage didn’t arrive at LAX, so that wasn’t a good experience.

Terrible seat, no in flight entertainment. No complimentary food or drinks. Seats really hurt my back after flying spirit for the day.

Plastic seat really hurt my back. Cannot even recline on the flight. Very hard to sleep on the plane due to terrible seats . Food and drinks were expensive and not very good. There were like 2 open exit rows behind me. My isle was full so I asked flight attendants if I could sit there. They told me it was a safety issue??? I think it more unsafe to have no one sitting there. In case of emergency, you’d want someone there to help.

The delays and the lack of communication and organization within the airport itself for Staffing this flight and coordinating the paper log necessary to depart was ridiculous and deplorable

It was a no show, so we got put in hotels for a nite. The A320 plane was very modern and flite and crew (if a pilot shows up were fine). Price was very good.

The entire staff from check in agents to flight attendants were pleasant and professional. Would suggest a complimentary water.

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