Private charter between West Palm Beach and New Orleans starts at US$24,500 aboard a midsize jet.
Private jet charter from West Palm Beach (PBI) to New Orleans (MSY), and from New Orleans (MSY) back to West Palm Beach (PBI).
West Palm Beach and New Orleans lie approximately 1,061 km apart (659 mi / 573 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$24,500 – US$34,500 for a one-way charter between West Palm Beach and New Orleans, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 42m | 1h 32m – 1h 52m | US$24,500 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 42m | US$24,500 – US$34,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 41m | US$27,000 – US$38,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 37m | US$29,500 – US$41,500 | 8-10 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
West Palm Beach, United States: President Donald J. Trump International Airport, Boca Raton Airport, William P Gwinn Airport, Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport and Witham Field.
New Orleans, United States: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field, Lakefront Airport, Port of South Louisiana Executive Regional Airport, Hammond Northshore Regional Airport and Houma Terrebonne Airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sun, most often around 13:00 UTC.
West Palm Beach→New Orleans runs about 8 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Tue is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Palm Beach → New Orleans | 120 | 101 min | 83 min | Embraer Phenom 300 (19), Bombardier Challenger 350 (10), Learjet 60 (8), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (7) |
| New Orleans → West Palm Beach | 85 | 93 min | — | Learjet 60 (10), Cessna Citation Latitude (9), Embraer Phenom 300 (8), Hawker BEECHCRAFT Hawker 750/850 (6) |
205 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
205 business-aviation flights were tracked between West Palm Beach and New Orleans from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 3.9 a week, on 139 separate days.
97% were jets and 3% turboprops. 120 flights set out from the West Palm Beach side and 85 from the New Orleans side.
Busiest full month: April 2026 (34 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Sunday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| West Palm Beach | President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) – 116 flights; Witham Field (SUA) – 48 flights; Boca Raton Airport (BCT) – 41 flights |
| New Orleans | Lakefront Airport (NEW) – 105 flights; Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) – 99 flights; Houma Terrebonne Airport (HUM) – 1 flights |
Source: open ADS-B network (adsb.lol), 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026. These are tracked business-aviation movements – a floor, not a census: flights without an active transponder are not seen, and not every flight is a charter.
| President Donald J. Trump International Airport | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KDJT / PBI | KMSY / MSY |
| Longest hard runway | 10,001 ft | 10,104 ft |
| Surface | ASPH-G | Porous friction course |
| Field elevation | 19 ft | 4 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for West Palm Beach to New Orleans can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. President Donald J. Trump International Airport has 10,001 ft and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport 10,104 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 1,061 km.
Alternates within range: Boca Raton Airport (6,276 ft, 34 km) · William P Gwinn Airport (7,003 ft, 34 km) · Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (6,002 ft, 55 km) · Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (9,000 ft, 68 km) · New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field (10,000 ft, 29 km) · Lakefront Airport (6,879 ft, 23 km) · Port of South Louisiana Executive Regional Airport (5,151 ft, 32 km) · Hammond Northshore Regional Airport (6,502 ft, 61 km)
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
Choose your wheels-up time — West Palm Beach–New Orleans runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
The West Palm Beach to New Orleans route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$24,500 – US$34,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 42m gate to gate over 1,061 km (659 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day West Palm Beach–New Orleans departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our West Palm Beach–New Orleans charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 205 business-aviation flights between West Palm Beach and New Orleans – about 3.9 a week, flown on 139 different days. Sunday was the busiest day of the week and April 2026 the busiest full month (34 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) – 116 flights; Witham Field (SUA) – 48 flights; Boca Raton Airport (BCT) – 41 flights on the West Palm Beach side, and Lakefront Airport (NEW) – 105 flights; Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) – 99 flights; Houma Terrebonne Airport (HUM) – 1 flights on the New Orleans side.
97% of the tracked flights were jets and 3% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Embraer Phenom 300.
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