Flights from Richmond, VA to New Orleans

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Cheapest time to fly from Richmond, VA to New Orleans

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration2 h and 46 mFlights between Richmond, VA and New Orleans take, on average, 2 h and 46 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£104Cheapest price for a flight between Richmond, VA and New Orleans found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportRichmond International AirportWhen flying from Richmond, VA to New Orleans

Destination airportLouis Armstrong New Orleans International AirportFor the route from Richmond, VA to New Orleans

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Richmond, VA to New Orleans

Airlines flying this routeBreeze AirwaysAirline(s) with flights between Richmond, VA to New Orleans

One-way average Price£213The average price for a flight Richmond, VA - New Orleans at Opodo is £213, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data March is the most popular time to book a flight to New Orleans when departing from Richmond, VA

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Last checked on Sat 07/11

Distance: 893 mi

Book your Richmond, VA to New Orleans flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Richmond, VA to New Orleans (United States) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £104, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Richmond, VA to New Orleans takes roughly 3 h and 43 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Richmond, VA–New Orleans route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

The weather in New Orleans

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In New Orleans, temperatures average around 32ºC in the warmest months and roughly 9ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 33ºC
Lows: down to 8ºC
Hottest month: August
Coldest month: January
Driest month: October
Wettest month: June

Tips for cheaper flights from Richmond, VA to New Orleans

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Richmond, VA to New Orleans:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in New Orleans. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Richmond, VA to New Orleans

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Richmond, VA to New Orleans?

When you fly from Richmond, VA to New Orleans the average price is £213. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Richmond, VA to New Orleans at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Richmond, VA to New Orleans is 104 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Richmond, VA to New Orleans?

The most popular months to book a flight from Richmond, VA to New Orleans are July, February and August, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Richmond, VA to New Orleans?

The best time of the year to go to New Orleans when flying from Richmond, VA depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, February is the top 1º month to fly to New Orleans from Richmond, VA in terms of searches from our customer, followed by April and March. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, July and September are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Richmond, VA - New Orleans.

How long does the flight take to go from Richmond, VA to New Orleans?

The total flight time between Richmond, VA and New Orleans is of around 2 h and 46 m on average, considering an average distance of 893.28 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which are the airlines with flights from Richmond, VA to New Orleans?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Richmond, VA to New Orleans are:

Breeze Airways.

American Airlines

Frontier Airlines

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