Richmond to New Orleans: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 6 times. The typical return was £397 per person and the lowest £311, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | £311 |
| Typical (median) | £397 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 6 |
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Trips we picked on this route
The weekend after · from RichmondLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
New Orleans
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Breeze nonstop, 2h 46m, leaving Richmond Friday at 5:20 PM
- $412 per person, $115 below the typical fare on this route
- Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center: 8.3, free cancellation
£1,046 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £621 + hotel £425, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
Breeze · nonstop · 2h 46m
The catch: It's hurricane season in New Orleans, and a checked bag is about $160 for two, which isn't in the total.
Worth it if you pack carry-on and want jazz and food on a long weekend; skip it if a hurricane-season trip makes you uneasy.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £335 | MX | with a stop | 6h 49m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £311 | Breeze | nonstop | 2h 46m | Google Flights |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £473 | MX | with a stop | 6h 49m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £460 | Breeze | nonstop | 2h 46m | Google Flights |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £335 | MX | with a stop | 2h 46m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £495 | MX | with a stop | 2h 46m | Kiwi.com |
About New Orleans
New Orleans runs on jazz, Creole and Cajun cooking, centuries-old architecture and a festival calendar that peaks at Mardi Gras.
New Orleans from every city: when to go, where to stay, what to do
Questions about Richmond to New Orleans
What does a return from Richmond to New Orleans usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was £397 per person, taxes and fees included, across 6 checks; the lowest was £311.
When is the best time to fly from Richmond to New Orleans?
New Orleans is at its best in February, March, April, May, October, November and December. Avoid July, August, September: Sweltering heat and peak hurricane season
Do I need a passport to fly from Richmond to New Orleans?
No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for New Orleans.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.