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      Flight deals from Richmond to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Richmond Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 2,065. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      New Orleans.R 870 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep.One-way flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from Richmond on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 870, select.
      New Orleans.R 949 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov.One-way flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from Richmond on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 949, select.
      New Orleans.R 951 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Dec.One-way flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from Richmond on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 951, select.
      New Orleans.R 1,757 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Jan.One-way flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from Richmond on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,757, select.
      New Orleans.R 1,984 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct.One-way flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from Richmond on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,984, select.
      New Orleans.R 2,555 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb.One-way flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from Richmond on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,555, select.
      New Orleans.R 3,371 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Apr.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Richmond on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,371, select.
      How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets from Richmond to New Orleans Louis Armstrong found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Richmond to New Orleans Louis Armstrong flights are currently cheapest in September.
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      Direct flights from Richmond to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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      Richmond to New Orleans Louis Armstrong: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Richmond to New Orleans below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

      New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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      Richmond to New Orleans: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight foundR 870
      Cheapest month to flySeptember
      Average flight time2 hrs, 43 mins
      Most popular airlineBreeze Airways
      Average flights per week3

      Finding cheap flights from Richmond to New Orleans Louis Armstrong: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Richmond to New Orleans Louis Armstrong is R 1,577. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      2 hours and 43 minutes is the average flight time from Richmond to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
      Breeze Airways flies direct from Richmond to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
      As of September 2026, there are 3 flights per week flying from Richmond to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
      The cheapest month to fly from Richmond to New Orleans Louis Armstrong is usually January.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Richmond Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport on Monday, 11 January 2027.
      Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 43 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to New Orleans Louis Armstrong but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to New Orleans is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Breeze Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

      Travelling from Richmond Airport (RIC) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY): what you need to know

      • Book a direct flight from Richmond Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.

      • New Orleans is one hour behind Richmond and observes the UTC-6 timezone.

      • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your RIC to MSY flight.

      • During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.

      • Travelling to New Orleans (and then exploring more of the United States!) is easy with Breeze Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from Richmond Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport.

      • The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Breeze Airways.

      • If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Richmond Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. These are the top stopovers between RIC and MSY:

        • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

        • Charlotte Douglas Airport

        • Baltimore Washington International Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond Airport (RIC) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)

      • At the moment, R 870 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Richmond Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,577. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

      • Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RIC to MSY if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.

      • Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Richmond Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.

      • You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from RIC to MSY.

      • Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Richmond Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

      Handy information about Richmond Airport (RIC)

      • RIC is located at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.

      • 74% of flights that leave from Richmond Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

      • Richmond Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Richmond. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

      • Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.

      • Catching an early flight from Richmond Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to RIC:

      Arriving at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)

      When to fly to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)

      • The quietest month for a flight from Richmond Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport is March, while April is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to New Orleans based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

      • Book your flight from Richmond Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport for August if you want to go to New Orleans during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).

      • Search for cheap tickets from RIC to MSY in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.

      Explore more of the United States

      • You've done New Orleans, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Travel around 121 kilometres north-west to Baton Rouge to check off its leading attractions. From St. Joseph Cathedral to USS Kidd and 13th Gate Haunted House, there's plenty to keep you busy.

      • If you're eager to discover another great destination in the United States, consider Montgomery, roughly 451 kilometres north-east of New Orleans. Civil Rights Memorial, Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church and Rosa Parks Arrest Site are key highlights.

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