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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

Mon, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 9
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6:56 pm - 11:52 pmRIC-MSY
5h 56m1 stop
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12:33 pm - 10:55 pmMSY-RIC
9h 22m1 stop
$112Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 20
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6:40 pm - 11:53 pmRIC-MSY
6h 13m1 stop
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9:15 am - 5:35 pmMSY-RIC
7h 20m1 stop
$134Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 20
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:12 pm - 11:53 pmRIC-MSY
5h 41m1 stop
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9:12 am - 6:01 pmMSY-RIC
7h 49m1 stop
$135Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Sep 7 - Sat, Sep 13
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:33 pm - 11:52 pmRIC-MSY
6h 19m1 stop
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2:38 pm - 10:55 pmMSY-RIC
7h 17m1 stop
$136Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Sep 7 - Sat, Sep 13
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:33 pm - 11:52 pmRIC-MSY
6h 19m1 stop
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2:38 pm - 10:55 pmMSY-RIC
7h 17m1 stop
$139Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Oct 25 - Wed, Oct 29
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:59 am - 5:24 pmRIC-MSY
8h 25m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 6:14 pmMSY-RIC
10h 44m1 stop
$141Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 17
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:15 am - 10:55 pmRIC-MSY
12h 40m1 stop
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12:33 pm - 10:55 pmMSY-RIC
9h 22m1 stop
$143Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Sep 7 - Sat, Sep 13
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4:25 pm - 6:11 pmRIC-MSY
2h 46mnonstop
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2:38 pm - 10:55 pmMSY-RIC
7h 17m1 stop
Thu, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 27
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:40 pm - 11:53 pmRIC-MSY
6h 13m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:13 pmMSY-RIC
5h 13m1 stop
$145Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Aug 28 - Sun, Aug 31
Breeze Airways Logo
3:27 pm - 5:02 pmRIC-MSY
2h 35mnonstop
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7:00 am - 10:19 amMSY-RIC
2h 19mnonstop
$178Breeze Airways
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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 September, where tickets cost $280 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $411 and $394 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 $286, 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 5 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.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$64
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 18% increase in price.
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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 $64 for a one-way ticket and $112 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 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 $293 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 $406 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 $89 or less one-way and $193 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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Richmond Byrd Intl to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Richmond Byrd Intl

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Richmond to New Orleans. 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4246 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
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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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