Find Cheap Flights from Petersburg to New Orleans

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$229	Southwest 1 stop 6 hr Fri, Jul 10 — Mon, Jul 13	The cheapest round-trip flight from Petersburg to New Orleans is currently $229
Cheapest one-way flight	$96	Frontier 1 stop 28 hr Thu, Jun 4	The cheapest one-way flight from Petersburg to New Orleans is currently $96
Cheapest nonstop flights	$198	Breeze Nonstop 3 hr Fri, Jul 24 — Mon, Jul 27	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Petersburg to New Orleans is currently $198
Last-minute weekend getaway	$439	Breeze 1 stop 7 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Petersburg to New Orleans is currently $439
Cheapest business class flights	$748	Delta 1 stop 7 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Petersburg to New Orleans is currently $748

Fastest flight	2 hr 31 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Petersburg to New Orleans takes 2 hr 31 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 Petersburg to New Orleans is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $155–335
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $300–510

Popular airlines from Petersburg to New Orleans

American

from $329

Typical price: $275–550

503 weekly connecting flights

RIC - MSY Every day
Delta

from $288

Typical price: $295–670

483 weekly connecting flights

RIC - MSY Every day
United

from $426

Typical price: $320–620

260 weekly connecting flights

RIC - MSY Every day
Southwest

from $299

Typical price: $295–540

248 weekly connecting flights

RIC - MSY Every day
Breeze

Nonstop

from $198

Typical price: $195–530

2 weekly nonstop flights

RIC - MSY Every Mon, Fri

14 weekly connecting flights

RIC - MSY Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
JetBlue

from $393

Typical price: $320–970

25 weekly connecting flights

RIC - MSY Every day

Popular airports near Petersburg

Richmond International Airport (RIC)

Richmond United States 32 min 19 mi
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Washington United States 2 hr 6 min 114 mi
Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington United States 2 hr 35 min 119 mi
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

Raleigh United States 2 hr 6 min 121 mi

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Petersburg to New Orleans

The cheapest flights from Petersburg to New Orleans are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $155 to $335.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Petersburg to New Orleans recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $229. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.

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

The cheapest American flight from Petersburg to New Orleans is $329, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Petersburg to New Orleans is $288, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest United flight from Petersburg to New Orleans is $426, flying from Jul 24 to Jul 27.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Petersburg to New Orleans is $299, flying from Jul 24 to Jul 27.
The cheapest Breeze flight from Petersburg to New Orleans is $198, flying from Jul 24 to Jul 27.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Petersburg to New Orleans is $393, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Petersburg to New Orleans starts at $229 from Fri, Jul 10 to Mon, Jul 13. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $96 and departs on Thu, Jun 4.

2 hr 31 min is the shortest flight time from Petersburg to New Orleans.

New Orleans' peak travel season is Feb–May, which is also when major events like Mardi Gras (Feb/Mar) and Jazz Fest (Apr–May) occur. Other events are the Essence Music Festival (Jul), which focuses on African-American artists; Tales of the Cocktail (Jul), with mixology-related events; the Louis Armstrong celebration Satchmo Summerfest (Aug); the New Orleans Film Festival (Oct); and the Voodoo music festival (Oct/Nov). Summers can be hot, humid and rainy. Hurricane season is Jun–Nov.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Petersburg to New Orleans.
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 Petersburg to New Orleans 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 Petersburg to New Orleans.

In terms of nonstop flights, Breeze is the most popular. Breeze offers 2 nonstop flights and 14 connecting flights per week. Breeze flies from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 503 connecting flights per week. American flies from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .

Other popular airlines flying from Petersburg to New Orleans are:

Delta offers 483 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
United offers 260 connecting flights per week. United flies from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
Southwest offers 248 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
JetBlue offers 25 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Petersburg to New Orleans recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $229. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.

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

The cheapest American flight from Petersburg to New Orleans is $329, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Petersburg to New Orleans is $288, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest United flight from Petersburg to New Orleans is $426, flying from Jul 24 to Jul 27.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Petersburg to New Orleans is $299, flying from Jul 24 to Jul 27.
The cheapest Breeze flight from Petersburg to New Orleans is $198, flying from Jul 24 to Jul 27.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Petersburg to New Orleans is $393, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.

Breeze flies direct from Petersburg to New Orleans.

There are 2 Breeze direct flights from Petersburg to New Orleans 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 Petersburg and New Orleans at price $439 is offered by Breeze from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

Breeze flies direct from Petersburg to New Orleans.

There are 2 Breeze direct flights from Petersburg to New Orleans 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 Petersburg to New Orleans are only available on Monday and Friday.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Petersburg and New Orleans start at $198 from Fri, Jul 24 to Mon, Jul 27 with Breeze.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Petersburg to New Orleans, 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 Petersburg and New Orleans start at $748 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with Delta.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Petersburg and New Orleans start at $229 from Fri, Jul 10 to Mon, Jul 13.

To book business class trips from Petersburg to New Orleans, 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 Petersburg and New Orleans starts at $439 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Breeze.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Petersburg and New Orleans at price $439 is offered by Breeze from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Petersburg to New Orleans, 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.