Flying from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.
New Orleans's timezone is UTC-5, which makes New Orleans one hour behind Richmond.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your RIC to MSY flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Breeze Airways is your gateway to discovering New Orleans (and perhaps some other exciting corners of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to travel with Breeze Airways on this route.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RIC and MSY:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
At the moment, ج.م. 3,246 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 6,649. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from RIC to MSY.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from RIC to MSY is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
You'll find RIC at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
Of all flights leaving Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), 77.63% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) from central Richmond, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 2 hours 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to RIC:
Arriving at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MSY instead:
Follow your own route with a Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Dollar or Thrifty and see more of New Orleans and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to central New Orleans
MSY is located at 900 Airline Highway.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from central New Orleans. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
The quietest month for a flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is May, while October is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit New Orleans based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in New Orleans is August, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 36ºC. Book your flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from RIC to MSY in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 18ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
Baton Rouge is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of New Orleans. Around 121 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Louisiana State Capitol, Louisiana's Old State Capitol and Shaw Centre for the Arts.
Montgomery is another favourite destination in United States and is around 451 kilometres north-east of New Orleans. No trip is complete without experiencing Civil Rights Memorial, Rosa Parks Museum and Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church.
