New Orleans to Richmond (MSY–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MSY–RIC is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Breeze Airways, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 906 miles in approximately 2h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MX Breeze Airways | 2 | 223 | 2h21 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Richmond from New Orleans
| Metric | MSY→RIC | GPT→RIC | AEX→RIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSY | – | 77 mi | 164 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 2 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 21m | 2h | 2h 9m |
| Departure OTP | 72% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MSY: CDT · RIC: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 7:00 PM in Richmond.
MSY–RIC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSY to RIC
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) are connected by nonstop service from Breeze Airways, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Southwest 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 21 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 Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Gulfport (GPT) and Alexandria (AEX).