Cheap Flights from Richmond to New Orleans
Cheap Flights from Richmond to New Orleans
Looking for cheap flights from Richmond to New Orleans? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Richmond to New Orleans vary by season, cabin, and date. There is no award space in the next two months right now. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Richmond to New Orleans for specific travel dates.
Richmond to New Orleans flight facts
Distance
905 mi
1,457 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−1h
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Richmond.
Airports in Richmond
RIC · Richmond Intl
Airports in New Orleans
MSY · Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Norfolk - New Orleans · Norfolk is 75 mi from Richmond
Flights Washington - New Orleans · Washington is 96 mi from Richmond
Flights Baltimore - New Orleans · Baltimore is 121 mi from Richmond
Flights Raleigh-durham - New Orleans · Raleigh-durham is 139 mi from Richmond
Flights Richmond - Jackson · Jackson is 161 mi from New Orleans
Premium cabin flights from Richmond to New Orleans
Selected hotels for your next stay
New Orleans, LA (USA)
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
From 55,000 Pts or $229
New Orleans (USA)
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
From Pts or $458
New Orleans, LA (USA)
JW Marriott New Orleans
From Pts or $172
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Richmond to New Orleans depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Richmond to New Orleans.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Richmond to New Orleans.
Richmond and New Orleans are about 905 miles (1,457 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 905-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Richmond.
Departures from Richmond: Richmond Intl (RIC). Arrivals in New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl (MSY).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into New Orleans, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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