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$74+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Richmond (MSY - RIC)

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MSY — RIC
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Richmond Byrd Intl are usually found in February or January, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$128
(Breeze Airways)

One-way from

$74
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$292

Good round-trip deal

$200 or less

Good one-way deal

$99 or less
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Richmond Byrd Intl
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Richmond Byrd Intl
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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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 July 3, 2025.

This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Thu 9/48:30 amMSY - RIC
Nonstop2h 14mBreeze Airways
Thu 9/114:25 pmRIC - MSY
Nonstop2h 46mBreeze Airways
Deal found 7/3$128
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/145:20 amMSY - RIC
1 stop6h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/173:27 pmRIC - MSY
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$141
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/46:30 amMSY - RIC
1 stop10h 55mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/117:30 pmRIC - MSY
1 stop5h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2$145
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/222:35 pmMSY - RIC
1 stop7h 12mJetBlue
Tue 7/296:00 amRIC - MSY
1 stop8h 32mJetBlue
Deal found 7/1$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/295:41 pmMSY - RIC
1 stop5h 47mDelta
Tue 8/512:37 pmRIC - MSY
1 stop4h 59mDelta
Deal found 7/3$277

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Richmond that are best for you.

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Price

New OrleansRichmond

MSY - RIC

MSYRIC

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/4

8:30 am-11:44 am

Nonstop2h 14m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 9/11

4:25 pm-6:11 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

$128

New OrleansRichmond

MSY - RIC

MSYRIC

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/14

5:20 am-12:55 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 8/17

3:27 pm-5:02 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$141

New OrleansRichmond

MSY - RIC

MSYRIC

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/4

6:30 am-6:25 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 9/11

7:30 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$145

New OrleansRichmond

MSY - RIC

MSYRIC

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 7/22

2:35 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 7/29

6:00 am-1:32 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$199

New OrleansRichmond

MSY - RIC

MSYRIC

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 7/29

5:41 pm-12:28 am

1 stop5h 47m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 8/5

12:37 pm-4:36 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$277

New OrleansRichmond

MSY - RIC

MSYRIC

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/31

12:48 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$74

New OrleansRichmond

MSY - RIC

MSYRIC

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/31

7:00 am-10:19 am

Nonstop2h 19m

$92

New OrleansRichmond

MSY - RIC

MSYRIC

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 7/18

9:41 am-5:49 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$122

New OrleansRichmond

MSY - RIC

MSYRIC

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 7/15

9:43 am-6:40 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$140

New OrleansRichmond

MSY - RIC

MSYRIC

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 7/13

3:50 pm-12:25 am

1 stop7h 35m

$150

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Deals found on 7/1

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Richmond

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Richmond. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

Booking 30 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Richmond (average of $281). Flying from New Orleans to Richmond in March is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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 July 3, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 1% on flights from New Orleans to Richmond by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 July 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Southwest, and Delta 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.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this New Orleans to Richmond flight route?

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

    According to our current data, Breeze Airways ($128), Spirit Airlines ($145), and JetBlue ($199) offers the cheapest pricing from New Orleans to Richmond. Breeze Airways is priced at 58% 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 $74. Users have also found prices from $92 and $140 on Breeze Airways and American Airlines, respectively.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $79. While the most popular route (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Richmond Byrd Intl) can be booked for $128 on average our data indicates $178 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Richmond (average of $281). Flying from New Orleans to Richmond in March is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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 5 airlines flying from New Orleans to Richmond

Discover the top 5 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$83Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$118Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$211Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$268Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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