Richmond

$120+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Richmond (MSY - RIC)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — RIC
May 29 — Jun 51
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Richmond Byrd Intl are usually found in November or January, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Richmond

Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Richmond
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Richmond. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/178:30 am
MSY
-
RIC
Nonstop2h 22m
Breeze Airways
Fri 8/2112:35 pm
RIC
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 31m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 4/27$178
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/78:30 am
MSY
-
RIC
Nonstop2h 22m
Breeze Airways
Mon 8/1012:35 pm
RIC
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 31m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 4/25$208
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/205:21 pm
MSY
-
RIC
2 stops22h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/2512:42 pm
RIC
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/318:30 am
MSY
-
RIC
Nonstop2h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/23:26 pm
RIC
-
MSY
1 stop20h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/175:53 pm
MSY
-
RIC
1 stop19h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/2112:35 pm
RIC
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$244
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/38:30 am
MSY
-
RIC
Nonstop2h 22m
Breeze Airways
Mon 7/612:35 pm
RIC
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 31m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 4/24$248
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/138:30 am
MSY
-
RIC
Nonstop2h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/163:26 pm
RIC
-
MSY
1 stop20h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/159:40 am
MSY
-
RIC
1 stop4h 03m
Breeze Airways
Thu 10/223:23 pm
RIC
-
MSY
1 stop4h 30m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 4/29$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/147:00 am
MSY
-
RIC
1 stop8h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/175:28 pm
RIC
-
MSY
2 stops23h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$263

Find flight deals from New Orleans to Richmond

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Richmond (RIC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$178
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$120
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$408

Good round-trip deal

$212 or less

Good one-way deal

$144 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Richmond Byrd Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Richmond Byrd Intl flights.
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Richmond Byrd Intl
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Richmond Byrd Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($41 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Richmond Byrd Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Richmond Byrd Intl.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Richmond that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Richmond that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

New OrleansRichmond

MSY - RIC

MSYRIC

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 7/3

8:30 am-11:52 am

Nonstop2h 22m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 7/6

12:35 pm-2:06 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

$248

New OrleansRichmond

MSY - RIC

MSYRIC

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/26

5:21 pm-8:17 am

2 stops37h 56m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 5/29

5:28 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$273

New OrleansRichmond

MSY - RIC

MSYRIC

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 6/12

5:02 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop5h 26m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 6/15

5:45 am-11:42 am

1 stop6h 57m

$277

New OrleansRichmond

MSY - RIC

MSYRIC

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/27

7:30 am-12:55 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 6/3

6:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop6h 00m

$277

New OrleansRichmond

MSY - RIC

MSYRIC

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 7/3

4:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 7/6

5:45 am-9:36 am

1 stop4h 51m

$277

New OrleansRichmond

MSY - RIC

MSYRIC

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/14

7:00 am-4:33 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 5/17

6:25 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$279

New OrleansRichmond

MSY - RIC

MSYRIC

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/20

5:13 pm-12:43 am

1 stop6h 30m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 5/23

6:26 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$329

New OrleansRichmond

MSY - RIC

MSYRIC

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/2

3:20 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 7/6

7:45 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$357

New OrleansRichmond

MSY - RIC

MSYRIC

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/23

3:48 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 5/30

6:30 am-10:51 am

1 stop5h 21m

$381

New OrleansRichmond

MSY - RIC

MSYRIC

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/22

2:05 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops7h 45m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 5/25

6:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop6h 45m

$389

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/27

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Compare providers for flights from New Orleans to Richmond

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New Orleans to Richmond in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Richmond flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Richmond flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Richmond flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Richmond flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New Orleans-Richmond flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Richmond

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Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Richmond

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

Booking 40 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New Orleans to Richmond. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Richmond (average of $276). Flying from New Orleans to Richmond in April is currently the most expensive (average of $408). 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 MSY to RIC?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Richmond. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2026.

When flying from New Orleans to Richmond, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Richmond?

Reviews of airlines servicing Richmond

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Richmond. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Richmond. Reviews last updated April 29, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Breeze Airways,Southwest, andDelta from New Orleans to Richmond have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Richmond. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this New Orleans to Richmond flight route?

  • How long is the flight from New Orleans to Richmond?

    There are many flights that can get you from New Orleans to Richmond in 2h 22m. Fly via Breeze Airways or Delta to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 905 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, JetBlue ($57), Spirit Airlines ($63), and Breeze Airways ($133) offers the cheapest pricing from New Orleans to Richmond. JetBlue is priced at 82% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans to Richmond one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $69. Users have also found prices from $79 and $108 on Breeze Airways and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Orleans to Richmond?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $144. While the most popular route (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Richmond Byrd Intl) can be booked for $178 on average, our data indicates $187 when flying from New Orleans to Richmond.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Richmond that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Richmond flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Richmond?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to Richmond.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Richmond?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Richmond 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 New Orleans to Richmond?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Richmond (average of $276). Flying from New Orleans to Richmond in April is currently the most expensive (average of $408). 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 6 airlines flying from New Orleans to Richmond

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Richmond. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$57Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$133Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$216Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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