How popular is this Richmond to New Orleans flight route?

This flight path from Richmond Byrd Intl to New Orleans Louis Armstrong was viewed by 6 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

How long is the flight from Richmond to New Orleans?

Airlines like Spirit Airlines, JetBlue, and Breeze Airways fly from Richmond to New Orleans in about 2h 46m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 19m. Richmond and New Orleans are separated by a distance of 905 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Richmond to New Orleans round-trip?

Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to New Orleans, with prices starting at $141. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Breeze Airways and JetBlue, with the lowest prices starting at $150 and $155, respectively. These flights start at 60% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Richmond to New Orleans?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $79. While the most popular route (Richmond Byrd Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) can be booked for $174 on average, our data indicates $189 when flying from Richmond to New Orleans.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Richmond to New Orleans?

When booking a flight from Richmond to New Orleans, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, JetBlue or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Richmond to New Orleans?

Of the flights from Richmond to New Orleans that have layovers, most of them stop in Charlotte.

Where are the least popular layover locations for Richmond to New Orleans flights?

Of the flights from Richmond to New Orleans that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Atlanta.

What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Charlotte?

Most Charlotte visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and NASCAR Hall of Fame. Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown and NASCAR Hall of Fame are located about 8.2 mi, 5.4 mi, and 5.7 mi, respectively from Charlotte Douglas if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their layover in Charlotte can rent a car from Charlotte Douglas for about $43 per day.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

Sat 10/189:59 amRIC - MSY

1 stop9h 00mSpirit Airlines

Tue 10/216:41 amMSY - RIC

1 stop9h 21mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$196

Tue 10/1410:00 amRIC - MSY

1 stop9h 50mSpirit Airlines

Sat 10/1810:08 pmMSY - RIC

2 stops21h 27mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$198

Mon 10/2010:09 amRIC - MSY

1 stop9h 41mMultiple Airlines

Thu 10/238:30 amMSY - RIC

Nonstop2h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$201

Mon 10/2010:09 amRIC - MSY

1 stop9h 41mSpirit Airlines

Thu 10/239:17 amMSY - RIC

1 stop10h 18mSpirit Airlines

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$202

Sat 10/115:45 amRIC - MSY

1 stop19h 08mSpirit Airlines

Mon 10/137:55 pmMSY - RIC

1 stop20h 07mSpirit Airlines

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$203

Sun 10/124:25 pmRIC - MSY

Nonstop2h 46mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/156:41 amMSY - RIC

1 stop9h 21mMultiple Airlines

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$204

Sun 10/195:45 amRIC - MSY

1 stop19h 08mSpirit Airlines

Thu 10/235:45 amMSY - RIC

1 stop5h 28mSpirit Airlines

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$206

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1 stop14h 05mSpirit Airlines

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1 stop9h 14mSpirit Airlines

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$207

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1 stop14h 05mSpirit Airlines

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1 stop9h 21mSpirit Airlines

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$208

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1 stop20h 07mSpirit Airlines

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$209

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Wed 10/225:45 amRIC - MSY

1 stop14h 05mSpirit Airlines

Mon 10/279:17 amMSY - RIC

1 stop11h 42mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$215

Fri 11/711:00 amRIC - MSY

1 stop7h 16mJetBlue

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Deal found 9/16

$221

Sun 10/194:25 pmRIC - MSY

Nonstop2h 46mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/226:41 amMSY - RIC

1 stop9h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$232

Sun 10/194:25 pmRIC - MSY

Nonstop2h 46mBreeze Airways

Thu 10/238:30 amMSY - RIC

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$247

Sat 10/256:00 amRIC - MSY

1 stop5h 33mDelta

Sat 11/15:20 amMSY - RIC

1 stop4h 45mDelta

Deal found 9/17

$277

Fri 10/179:52 amRIC - MSY

1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/199:17 amMSY - RIC

1 stop10h 18mMultiple Airlines

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$244

Fri 10/1010:09 amRIC - MSY

1 stop9h 41mSpirit Airlines

Mon 10/136:41 amMSY - RIC

1 stop11h 50mSpirit Airlines

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$258

Tue 10/145:22 amRIC - MSY

1 stop5h 03mDelta

Tue 10/216:20 amMSY - RIC

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Deal found 9/15

$277

Sat 10/185:45 amRIC - MSY

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Thu 10/239:17 amMSY - RIC

1 stop10h 18mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/15

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Sat 10/186:00 amRIC - MSY

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Thu 10/29:10 amMSY - RIC

1 stop7h 11mSpirit Airlines

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$269

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Thu 10/95:45 amRIC - MSY

1 stop14h 05mSpirit Airlines

Mon 10/137:55 pmMSY - RIC

1 stop20h 07mSpirit Airlines

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$209

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$203

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$204

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1 stop9h 21mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$207

Wed 10/155:45 amRIC - MSY

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Thu 10/239:17 amMSY - RIC

1 stop10h 18mSpirit Airlines

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$208

Sat 10/189:59 amRIC - MSY

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Tue 10/216:41 amMSY - RIC

1 stop9h 21mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$196

Sun 10/195:45 amRIC - MSY

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Deal found 9/15

$206

Mon 10/2010:09 amRIC - MSY

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Thu 10/238:30 amMSY - RIC

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Deal found 9/15

$201

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1 stop9h 41mSpirit Airlines

Thu 10/239:17 amMSY - RIC

1 stop10h 18mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$202

One-way flights from Richmond to New Orleans
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Sat 11/158:15 pmRIC - MSY

1 stop16h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$79

Wed 10/295:45 amRIC - MSY

1 stop12h 20mSpirit Airlines

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$81

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$94

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$95

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1 stop9h 41mSpirit Airlines

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$97

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1 stop14h 05mSpirit Airlines

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$100

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1 stop9h 41mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$109

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1 stop7h 47mJetBlue

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$111

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$112

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1 stop19h 08mSpirit Airlines

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$114

Sun 10/194:25 pmRIC - MSY

Nonstop2h 46mBreeze Airways

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$119

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Wed 10/22

5:45 am-6:50 pm

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/27

9:17 am-9:59 pm

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Fri 11/7

11:00 am-5:16 pm

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1:10 pm-10:11 pm

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Sun 10/19

4:25 pm-6:11 pm

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6:41 am-5:02 pm

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Fri 10/17

9:52 am-3:47 pm

1 stop6h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 10/19

9:17 am-8:35 pm

1 stop10h 18m

$244

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RIC - MSY

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Sun 10/19

4:25 pm-6:11 pm

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/23

8:30 am-11:44 am

Nonstop2h 14m

$247

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RIC - MSY

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Fri 10/10

10:09 am-6:50 pm

1 stop9h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/13

6:41 am-7:31 pm

1 stop11h 50m

$258

RichmondNew Orleans

RIC - MSY

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Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 10/18

5:45 am-4:31 pm

2 stops11h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/23

9:17 am-8:35 pm

1 stop10h 18m

$267

RichmondNew Orleans

RIC - MSY

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Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 9/27

7:00 am-7:35 pm

1 stop13h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/2

9:10 am-5:21 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$269

RichmondNew Orleans

RIC - MSY

RICMSY

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 10/25

6:00 am-10:33 am

1 stop5h 33m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/1

5:20 am-11:05 am

1 stop4h 45m

$277

RichmondNew Orleans

RIC - MSY

RICMSY

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 10/14

5:22 am-9:25 am

1 stop5h 03m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/21

6:20 am-11:21 am

1 stop4h 01m

$277

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Richmond to New Orleans?

The price you pay for your flight from Richmond to New Orleans may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 49 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Richmond to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RIC to MSY?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Richmond to New Orleans is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Richmond to New Orleans?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Richmond to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Breeze Airways, and Delta from Richmond to New Orleans to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Breeze Airways

8.0

Very good

207 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,961 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,023 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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How popular is this Richmond to New Orleans flight route?
This flight path from Richmond Byrd Intl to New Orleans Louis Armstrong was viewed by 6 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Richmond to New Orleans?
Airlines like Spirit Airlines, JetBlue, and Breeze Airways fly from Richmond to New Orleans in about 2h 46m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 19m. Richmond and New Orleans are separated by a distance of 905 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Richmond to New Orleans round-trip?
Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to New Orleans, with prices starting at $141. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Breeze Airways and JetBlue, with the lowest prices starting at $150 and $155, respectively. These flights start at 60% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest flights from Richmond to New Orleans?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $79. While the most popular route (Richmond Byrd Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) can be booked for $174 on average, our data indicates $189 when flying from Richmond to New Orleans.
Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Richmond to New Orleans?
Of the flights from Richmond to New Orleans that have layovers, most of them stop in Charlotte.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Charlotte?
Most Charlotte visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and NASCAR Hall of Fame. Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown and NASCAR Hall of Fame are located about 8.2 mi, 5.4 mi, and 5.7 mi, respectively from Charlotte Douglas if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their layover in Charlotte can rent a car from Charlotte Douglas for about $43 per day.
Where are the least popular layover locations for Richmond to New Orleans flights?
Of the flights from Richmond to New Orleans that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Atlanta.
Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Richmond to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Richmond to New Orleans?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Richmond to New Orleans.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Richmond to New Orleans?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond to New Orleans by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond to New Orleans?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Richmond to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Richmond to New Orleans

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$141	Average$210	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Breeze Airways	Cheapest$150	Average$290	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
JetBlue	Cheapest$155	Average$300	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
United Airlines	Cheapest$208	Average$359	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$216	Average$373	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$240	Average$407	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$274	Average$386	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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