New Orleans to Richmond (MSY–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MX Mexicana
E90
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12:15 PM
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2h 15m
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MX Mexicana
E90
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New Orleans to Richmond
2 carriers, 3 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 906 mi 2h 15m nonstop +1h ahead 66 1-stop hubs

MSY–RIC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Mexicana and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 906 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 66 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSY–RIC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 3 E90 2h15 0% – –
UA United Airlines 0 – – 0% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
E90 Embraer 190 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (3 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSY to RIC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
66
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,343
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Richmond from New Orleans

Nearby airports with service to Richmond International Airport.
Metric MSY→RIC GPT→RIC
Distance from MSY – 77 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 3 1
Flight time 2h 15m 2h
Departure OTP 0% –
Gulfport (GPT) to Richmond flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSY with service to Richmond International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Richmond is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
MSY: CDT · RIC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 7:00 PM in Richmond.
Distance & Flight Time
906 mi / 1,457 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m.
Facts

MSY–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Richmond route.
Route details
Distance906 mi / 1,457 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections66 hubs
Origin: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSY to RIC flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Richmond International Airport take approximately 2h 15m. The route covers 906 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Mexicana and United Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from MSY to RIC. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAV, CHS, DAL, SDF, RDU, SUA, DCA, JAX, VRB, TEB, SRQ, SUS, PIT, PWK, OCF, AMA, YYZ, CVG, PBI, HOU, PWA, APF, OPF, TMB, PIE, OMA, STL, BCT, ISP, ABQ, AUS, YUL, APA, JAC, SLC, ASE, SNA, BZN, SAN, IAD, SJC, DTW, ATL, EWR, MIA, FLL, IAH, BOS, PHL, CLT, ORD, DFW, TPA, BNA, MCO, LGA, MDW, BWI, JFK, DEN, LAS, MSP, PHX, RSW, LAX and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Richmond is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
Yes, return flights from RIC to MSY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GPT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MSY to RIC

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana and United Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSY to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to RIC ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 906 miles (1,457 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

66 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SAV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Gulfport (GPT).