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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Richmond to New Orleans:

• Earliest: departs at 5:15 pm and lands at 8:01 pm
• Latest: departs at 5:20 pm and lands at 8:06 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 46m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Richmond to New Orleans:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Richmond to New Orleans takes 2h 46m, covering 905 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Richmond to New Orleans range from $278 to $463, with an average of $365 over the past 12 months. Anything below $278 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 34% above the $365 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $318 round-trip and layover options via Jacksonville (JAX) at $312.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $76–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Breeze Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 190 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $208 to $1,740. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Richmond to New Orleans are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $123, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Priceless
• Thrifty
• Budget

Flights from Richmond to New Orleans usually depart from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).

One-stop flights from Richmond to New Orleans most commonly connect through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 36% on flights from Richmond to New Orleans. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $287 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $447, a difference of $160.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Breeze Airways operates flights between Richmond and New Orleans.

Flying via Jacksonville (JAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 16m, compared with 4h 40m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 4h 44m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

New Orleans is 1 hour behind Richmond (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in New Orleans are New Orleans Morial Convention Center, Caesars Superdome and Canal Street. These are among the most viewed places in New Orleans on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Richmond to New Orleans flights:

• Breeze Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Breeze Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.

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.

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.