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

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906 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 32m ago
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MX314
MX Mexicana
223
6:03 PM
CDT
9:18 PM
EDT
2h 15m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
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MX315
MX Mexicana
E90
9:55 PM
EDT
11:26 PM
CDT
2h 31m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 1m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Richmond flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 20m AABA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Richmond flights
BNA Nashville 4h 24m WN → DLEJAG4 Nashville (BNA) to Richmond flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 45m UAWN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Richmond flights
IAH Houston 5h 1m ACCMEK → EKUA Houston (IAH) to Richmond flights
DTW Detroit 5h 6m AFDLVS → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Richmond flights
IAD Dulles 5h 7m ACAZCM → ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Richmond flights
MCO Orlando 5h 7m EJAF9MX → ADB6WN Orlando (MCO) to Richmond flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 10m AAF9 → AABAEJA Philadelphia (PHL) to Richmond flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 33m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Richmond flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New Orleans to Richmond
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 906 mi 2h 15m nonstop +1h ahead

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore MSY Routes RIC Routes MSY Live Flights RIC Live Flights MSY Delays RIC Delays
All flights from Richmond (RIC) Richmond to New Orleans flights
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 2 223 2h15 95% – –
UA United Airlines 0 – – 95% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (2 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
0
flights
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
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
GSO ~3h 42m ATL ~4h 1m CLT ~4h 20m BNA ~4h 24m DCA ~4h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,181
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSY → RIC
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
95%
Arriving
73%
Return
RIC → MSY
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays → RIC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Richmond from New Orleans

Nearby airports with service to Richmond International Airport.
Metric MSY→RIC GPT→RIC AEX→RIC
Distance from MSY – 77 mi 164 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 2 – 1
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 2h 9m
Departure OTP 95% – –
Gulfport (GPT) to Richmond flights · Alexandria (AEX) 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 gate to gate.
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 flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 906 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MSY to RIC: Mexicana and United Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Nashville.
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 and AEX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSY to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to RIC is about 2 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 906 miles (1,457 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Gulfport (GPT) and Alexandria (AEX).