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

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from New Orleans to Richmond and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$128	Breeze Nonstop 3 hr Fri, Jul 31 — Mon, Aug 3	The cheapest round-trip flight from New Orleans to Richmond is currently $128
Cheapest one-way flight	$114	Breeze Nonstop 3 hr Fri, Jul 17	The cheapest one-way flight from New Orleans to Richmond is currently $114
Last-minute weekend getaway	$438	Breeze Nonstop 3 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New Orleans to Richmond is currently $438
Cheapest business class flights	$689	American 1 stop 5 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New Orleans to Richmond is currently $689

Fastest flight	2 hr 11 min	The fastest nonstop flight from New Orleans to Richmond takes 2 hr 11 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 2 days a week: Mon, Fri.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Richmond is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $140–355
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $235–410

Popular airlines from New Orleans to Richmond

American

from $352

Typical price: $275–550

498 weekly connecting flights

MSY - RIC Every day
Delta

from $288

Typical price: $295–640

443 weekly connecting flights

MSY - RIC Every day
United

from $329

Typical price: $320–610

268 weekly connecting flights

MSY - RIC Every day
Southwest

from $298

Typical price: $295–540

215 weekly connecting flights

MSY - RIC Every day
Breeze

Nonstop

from $128

Typical price: $215–520

2 weekly nonstop flights

MSY - RIC Every Mon, Fri

17 weekly connecting flights

MSY - RIC Every day
JetBlue

from $478

Typical price: $315–920

30 weekly connecting flights

MSY - RIC Every day

Popular airports near New Orleans

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

New Orleans United States 17 min 11 mi
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)

Baton Rouge United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Pensacola International Airport (PNS)

Pensacola United States 3 hr 176 mi
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT)

Gulfport United States 1 hr 13 min 68 mi

Popular airports near Richmond

Richmond International Airport (RIC)

Richmond United States 14 min 6 mi
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Washington United States 1 hr 44 min 93 mi
Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington United States 2 hr 13 min 97 mi
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

Raleigh United States 2 hr 27 min 137 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from New Orleans to Richmond

The cheapest flights from New Orleans to Richmond are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $140 to $355.

The cheapest round-trip flight from New Orleans to Richmond recently found on Google Flights was with Breeze from $128. The cheapest one-way flight was with Breeze from $114.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from New Orleans to Richmond is $352, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 6.
The cheapest Delta flight from New Orleans to Richmond is $288, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 6.
The cheapest United flight from New Orleans to Richmond is $329, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Southwest flight from New Orleans to Richmond is $298, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 6.
The cheapest Breeze flight from New Orleans to Richmond is $128, flying from Jul 31 to Aug 3.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from New Orleans to Richmond is $478, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 8.

The cheapest round-trip flight from New Orleans to Richmond starts at $128 from Fri, Jul 31 to Mon, Aug 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $114 and departs on Fri, Jul 17.

2 hr 11 min is the shortest flight time from New Orleans to Richmond.

Most visitors arrive during the late spring and hot summer (Apr–Sept) and also the fall (Oct–Nov) when the weather is warm and mostly dry. Winters (Dec–Mar) are usually cold. Major festivals include Independence Day (Jul 4), the State Fair of Virginia (Sep/Oct) in nearby Caroline County and the Richmond Folk Festival (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from New Orleans to Richmond.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from New Orleans to Richmond really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from New Orleans to Richmond.

In terms of nonstop flights, Breeze is the most popular. Breeze offers 2 nonstop flights and 17 connecting flights per week. Breeze flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) .

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 498 connecting flights per week. American flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) .

Other popular airlines flying from New Orleans to Richmond are:

Delta offers 443 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) .
United offers 268 connecting flights per week. United flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) .
Southwest offers 215 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) .
JetBlue offers 30 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between New Orleans and Richmond.

The cheapest round-trip flight from New Orleans to Richmond recently found on Google Flights was with Breeze from $128. The cheapest one-way flight was with Breeze from $114.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from New Orleans to Richmond is $352, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 6.
The cheapest Delta flight from New Orleans to Richmond is $288, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 6.
The cheapest United flight from New Orleans to Richmond is $329, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Southwest flight from New Orleans to Richmond is $298, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 6.
The cheapest Breeze flight from New Orleans to Richmond is $128, flying from Jul 31 to Aug 3.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from New Orleans to Richmond is $478, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 8.

Breeze flies direct from New Orleans to Richmond.

There are 2 Breeze direct flights from New Orleans to Richmond per week. Flights are available on Monday and Friday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between New Orleans and Richmond at price $438 is offered by Breeze from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

Breeze flies direct from New Orleans to Richmond.

There are 2 Breeze direct flights from New Orleans to Richmond per week. Flights are available on Monday and Friday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Direct flights from New Orleans to Richmond are only available on Monday and Friday.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between New Orleans and Richmond start at $128 from Fri, Jul 31 to Mon, Aug 3 with Breeze.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from New Orleans to Richmond, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between New Orleans and Richmond start at $689 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New Orleans and Richmond start at $128 from Fri, Jul 31 to Mon, Aug 3.

To book business class trips from New Orleans to Richmond, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between New Orleans and Richmond starts at $438 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with Breeze.

The cheapest last-minute deal between New Orleans and Richmond at price $438 is offered by Breeze from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from New Orleans to Richmond, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.