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$74+ 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 3/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — RIC
Mar 15 — Mar 221
Sat 3/15
Sat 3/22
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Richmond Byrd Intl are usually found in February or January, booked 49 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 March 10, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$135
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$74
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$385

Good round-trip deal

$186 or less

Good one-way deal

$139 or less
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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 March 10, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/14:28 pmMSY - RIC
1 stop6h 20mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/86:00 amRIC - MSY
1 stop10h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/9$135
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/108:15 amMSY - RIC
Nonstop2h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/135:15 amRIC - MSY
1 stop10h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$212
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Wed 4/211:55 amMSY - RIC
1 stop10h 06mJetBlue
Mon 4/76:00 amRIC - MSY
1 stop6h 10mJetBlue
Deal found 3/10$234
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 4/108:15 amMSY - RIC
Nonstop2h 21mBreeze Airways
Sun 4/134:50 pmRIC - MSY
Nonstop2h 40mBreeze Airways
Deal found 3/10$268
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Wed 4/210:25 amMSY - RIC
1 stop5h 41mDelta
Sun 4/67:35 pmRIC - MSY
1 stop4h 52mDelta
Deal found 3/10$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/295:55 amMSY - RIC
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Thu 4/36:15 pmRIC - MSY
2 stops7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 3/8$337
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/291:30 pmMSY - RIC
2 stops8h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/31:20 pmRIC - MSY
2 stops10h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/8$422

Find flights from New Orleans to Richmond within your budget

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 March 10, 2025.

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Price

New OrleansRichmond

MSY - RIC

MSYRIC

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/1

4:28 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 4/8

6:00 am-3:23 pm

1 stop10h 23m

$135

New OrleansRichmond

MSY - RIC

MSYRIC

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/10

8:15 am-11:36 am

Nonstop2h 21m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 4/13

5:15 am-3:13 pm

1 stop10h 58m

$212

New OrleansRichmond

MSY - RIC

MSYRIC

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/2

11:55 am-11:01 pm

1 stop10h 06m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 4/7

6:00 am-11:10 am

1 stop6h 10m

$234

New OrleansRichmond

MSY - RIC

MSYRIC

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/10

8:15 am-11:36 am

Nonstop2h 21m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 4/13

4:50 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$268

New OrleansRichmond

MSY - RIC

MSYRIC

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/2

10:25 am-5:06 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 4/6

7:35 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$277

New OrleansRichmond

MSY - RIC

MSYRIC

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 3/29

5:55 am-12:30 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 4/3

6:15 pm-12:25 am

2 stops7h 10m

$337

New OrleansRichmond

MSY - RIC

MSYRIC

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 3/29

1:30 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 4/3

1:20 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$422

New OrleansRichmond

MSY - RIC

MSYRIC

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/25

4:28 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$74

New OrleansRichmond

MSY - RIC

MSYRIC

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/17

8:15 am-11:36 am

Nonstop2h 21m

$129

New OrleansRichmond

MSY - RIC

MSYRIC

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/20

4:29 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$170

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*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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Travel insights for flights from New Orleans to Richmond

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New Orleans to Richmond including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 March 7, 2025.

Booking 49 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $372). 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 March 10, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 31% on flights from New Orleans to Richmond by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Rainfall in Richmond by month

Plan your trip to Richmond by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Richmond ranges from 2.8 - 4.7 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Richmond when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in Richmond by month

Plan your trip to Richmond by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Richmond, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 37.4 F).

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 March 10, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Orleans to Richmond, such as Southwest, Delta and Breeze Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,300 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,300 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,300 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,300 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Breeze Airways
8.0
Very good
155 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,300 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,631 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,300 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,962 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,300 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

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?

    The New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Richmond Byrd Intl flight path was viewed by 14 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($135), JetBlue ($234), and Breeze Airways ($268) offers the cheapest pricing from New Orleans to Richmond. Spirit Airlines is priced at 51% 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 $129 and $170 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 $148. While the most popular route (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Richmond Byrd Intl) can be booked for $135 on average our data indicates $263 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $372). 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 March 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$96Average$166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$118Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$184Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$218Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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