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

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Richmond to New Orleans
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 906 mi 2h 46m nonstop 38 1-stop hubs

RIC–MSY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Breeze Airways leads the route. The flight covers 906 miles in approximately 2h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore RIC Routes MSY Routes RIC Live Flights MSY Live Flights RIC Delays MSY Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RIC–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways 3 E90 2h46 44% – –
Aircraft on this route
E90 Embraer 190 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RIC to MSY 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
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
SDF ~3h 33m MEM ~4h 3m APF ~4h 12m FTY ~4h 18m PBI ~4h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,216
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
RIC → MSY
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Arriving
57%
Return
MSY → RIC
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays → MSY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Richmond

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric RIC→MSY ORF→MSY DCA→MSY
Distance from RIC – 75 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 3 2 123
Flight time 2h 46m 2h 32m 1h 44m
Departure OTP 44% – –
Norfolk (ORF) to New Orleans flights · Washington (DCA) to New Orleans flights · Dulles (IAD) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of RIC with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
New Orleans is 0 hours the same as Richmond.
RIC: EDT · MSY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
906 mi / 1,457 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 46m.
Facts

RIC–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance906 mi / 1,457 km
Flight time2h 46m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 4 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
Destination: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIC to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Richmond International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take approximately 2h 46m. The route covers 906 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Breeze Airways.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from RIC to MSY. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDF, MEM, APF, FTY, PBI, MKC, PVD, YYZ, PIT, RSW, BDL, DAL, ORF, MSP, SFO, CVG, MDW, PHX, IAD, BOS, FLL, ATL, BNA, CLT, TPA, IAH, MCO, ORD, BWI, MIA, EWR, PHL, LGA, DFW, DTW, LAS, DEN and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MSY to RIC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORF, DCA and IAD. 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 RIC to MSY

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

RIC to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to MSY ranges from 2 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 906 miles (1,457 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 7 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SDF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Norfolk (ORF), Washington (DCA) and Dulles (IAD).