Cheap Flights from RIC to MSY: When to Fly from Richmond to New Orleans

 

The cheapest times to fly from RIC to MSY are

• August 6th to November 18th
• December 3rd to February 11th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from RIC to MSY is early to mid September. Prices can be as high as $540 for Sunday flights during late June, or as low as $235 for Tuesday flights around early to mid September.

 

When to Fly to New Orleans

Flying from Richmond, VA (RIC) to New Orleans, LA (MSY) will usually cost between $255 to $448 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early to mid September with an average ticket price of $249. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late June, with an average price of $405. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $155 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $329 can be considered a good price for a round-trip RIC to MSY flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the RIC to MSY route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the RIC to MSY flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Richmond. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.23, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $97 (25%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $293. Return trip prices are from the MSY to RIC flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from RIC to MSY can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 37 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from RIC to MSY while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from RIC to MSY? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 10 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, Emirates, Iberia, JetBlue, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Southwest, Spirit, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Richmond International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 905 miles or 1456 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from RIC to MSY?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop RIC to MSY flight is about 2 hour 37 minutes.

How many flights go between Richmond, VA and New Orleans, LA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 74 available flights from RIC to MSY.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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