Cheap flights from Richmond to New Orleans from $49

The cheapest month to fly to New Orleans from Richmond is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $298, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit New Orleans during the month of January, then departing from Richmond during the month June is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $334.

The cheapest day to depart from Richmond to New Orleans is on a Sunday when prices can be found for as low as $259. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Richmond to New Orleans for around $476.

The cheapest time of day to fly to New Orleans is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $278. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to New Orleans, so prices are often more expensive at around $359 per ticket.

Fly from Richmond Byrd Intl to New Orleans Louis Armstrong for the best Richmond Byrd Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New Orleans from Richmond when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New Orleans for around $370 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New Orleans from Richmond for as low as $206 on momondo.

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Richmond to New Orleans flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Richmond to New Orleans.

As of August 2026, prices for Richmond to New Orleans flights are approximately 18% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

Breeze Airways, Frontier, and JetBlue are the most popular carriers operating from Richmond Byrd Intl to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

American Airlines, Southwest and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to New Orleans from Richmond according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to New Orleans. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to New Orleans on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Charlotte (CLT) was the most common stop: 67% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $338.

Flights connecting via Charlotte (CLT) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 4h 44m.

Charlotte (CLT) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 20m.