Travelling from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is 2 hours 20 minutes.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your MSY to RIC flight.
Flying during a peak time like October? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Richmond (and then seeing more of United States!) is a snap with Breeze Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field).
Breeze Airways is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field). Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between MSY and RIC:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
54 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) flight. Return flights start from 128 €. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from MSY to RIC by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field). If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MSY to RIC.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
You'll find MSY at 900 Airline Highway.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from MSY land at their destination as scheduled 81.19% of the time.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is about 24 kilometres from central New Orleans. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MSY? If you've booked an early flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
If you're getting in on a late Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near RIC:
Pick up a Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) rental car and discover Richmond and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) about one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to central Richmond
The street address for RIC is 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is approximately 21 kilometres from central Richmond. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 2 hours 50 minutes.
When to fly to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
The quietest month for a flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Richmond based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) for July if you'd like to go to Richmond during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MSY to RIC in January. Temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Richmond, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Journey around 467 kilometres north-east to New York to check off its top sights. From Statue of Liberty to Central Park and Empire State Building, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out another great destination in United States, consider Philadelphia, about 338 kilometres north-east of Richmond. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are the start of reasons to visit.
