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Cheapest round-trip
$108
Typical prices: $256-$422
Breeze Airways
Mon 9/14Fri 9/18
RIC - MSY • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$68
Typical prices: $147-$260
Breeze Airways
Fri 8/14
RIC - MSY • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Breeze Airways. Average duration is 2h 31m
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Cheapest • Avg $337 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 50m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 41% compared to booking last minute.
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Richmond to New Orleans

Mon, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 18
Breeze Airways Logo
9:58 pm - 11:44 pm
RIC
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MSY
2h 46mnonstop
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6:03 pm - 9:18 pm
MSY
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RIC
2h 15mnonstop
$108Breeze Airways
Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 24
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9:55 pm - 11:26 pm
RIC
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MSY
2h 31mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
5:53 pm - 9:15 pm
MSY
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RIC
2h 22mnonstop
$128Breeze Airways
Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30
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5:20 pm - 7:06 pm
RIC
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MSY
2h 46mnonstop
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1:25 pm - 4:40 pm
MSY
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RIC
2h 15mnonstop
$138Breeze Airways
Mon, Aug 17 - Fri, Aug 21
Breeze Airways Logo
9:55 pm - 11:26 pm
RIC
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MSY
2h 31mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
5:53 pm - 9:15 pm
MSY
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RIC
2h 22mnonstop
$162Breeze Airways
Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28
Breeze Airways Logo
9:55 pm - 11:26 pm
RIC
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MSY
2h 31mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
5:53 pm - 9:15 pm
MSY
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RIC
2h 22mnonstop
$167Breeze Airways
Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 24
Breeze Airways Logo
9:55 pm - 11:26 pm
RIC
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MSY
2h 31mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
5:53 pm - 9:15 pm
MSY
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RIC
2h 22mnonstop
$168Breeze Airways
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
Breeze Airways Logo
9:58 pm - 11:44 pm
RIC
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MSY
2h 46mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
6:03 pm - 9:18 pm
MSY
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RIC
2h 15mnonstop
$177Breeze Airways
Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Aug 26
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9:55 pm - 11:26 pm
RIC
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MSY
2h 31mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:52 pm - 11:33 pm
MSY
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RIC
6h 41m
1 stop
$178Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29
Breeze Airways Logo
5:20 pm - 7:06 pm
RIC
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MSY
2h 46mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
9:40 am - 2:43 pm
MSY
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RIC
4h 03m
1 stop
$181Breeze Airways
Fri, Aug 28 - Mon, Aug 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:55 pm - 11:26 pm
RIC
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MSY
2h 31mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:55 pm - 11:33 pm
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RIC
5h 38m
1 stop
$188Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Richmond to New Orleans?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Richmond to New Orleans departing in September.

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 Sunday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Richmond, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Mondays 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 January, where tickets cost $298 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $446 and $416 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 $374 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$68
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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.

  • How many flights are there between Richmond and New Orleans per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Richmond and lands in New Orleans, with an average flight time of 2h 31m. The most common departure time is 9:00 pm and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 2 flights.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Richmond to New Orleans was $59 for a one-way ticket and $108 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 Monday, and Friday.

  • 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 $321 and an overall rating of 8.2, Breeze Airways is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $444 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 $79 or less one-way and $162 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

Monday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Friday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

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Direct returns

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Richmond Byrd Intl

Monday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Friday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

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