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

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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New Orleans to Richmond
2 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 906 mi 2h 15m nonstop 40 1-stop hubs

MSY–RIC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Breeze Airways and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 906 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 40 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 Breeze Airways 3 E90 2h15 50% – –
UA United Airlines 0 – – 50% 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
4
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
40
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
DAL ~4h 22m CHS ~4h 23m JAX ~4h 24m PIT ~4h 37m TEB ~5h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,253
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
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
25%
Return
RIC → MSY
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
60%
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
Distance from MSY – 77 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 4 1
Flight time 2h 15m 2h
Departure OTP 50% –
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
0h
Richmond is 0 hours the same as New Orleans.
MSY: EDT · RIC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 6:00 PM in Richmond.
Distance & Flight Time
906 mi / 1,457 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m to 2h 53m.
Facts

MSY–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Richmond route.
Route details
Distance906 mi / 1,457 km
Flight time2h 15m to 2h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights4 out / 3 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 to 2h 53m. The route covers 906 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Breeze Airways and United Airlines.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from MSY to RIC. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, CHS, JAX, PIT, TEB, PWK, BCT, SUA, YYZ, PBI, SRQ, PIE, STL, MSP, BZN, SLC, ATL, MIA, DFW, FLL, CLT, IAD, MDW, TPA, BOS, JFK, EWR, DTW, RDU, MCO, BWI, IAH, BNA, PHX, ORD, PHL, LGA, DEN, LAS and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 Breeze Airways and United Airlines. With 4 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 to 2 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 906 miles (1,457 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 7 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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