Private charter between San Antonio and New Orleans starts at US$21,000 aboard a midsize jet.
We fly San Antonio (SAT) ⇄ New Orleans (NEW) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between San Antonio and New Orleans is about 816 km (507 miles), or 441 nautical miles.
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Expect US$21,000 – US$29,500 for a one-way charter between San Antonio 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. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 25m | 1h 17m – 1h 34m | US$21,000 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 25m | US$21,000 – US$29,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 24m | US$23,000 – US$32,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 22m | US$25,000 – US$35,000 | 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:
San Antonio, United States: San Antonio International Airport, Stinson Municipal Airport, Nighthawks Nest Airport, New Braunfels National Airport, Boerne Stage Field and Castroville Municipal Airport.
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 weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Wed, most often around 14:00 UTC.
New Orleans→San Antonio runs about 11 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Mon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio → New Orleans | 49 | 71 min | 57 min | Hawker BEECHCRAFT Hawker 750/850 (11), Learjet 60 (6), Cessna Citation CJ3 (3), Cessna Citation Mustang (3) |
| New Orleans → San Antonio | 49 | 82 min | — | Learjet 60 (13), Cessna Citation CJ3 (6), Hawker BEECHCRAFT Hawker 750/850 (4), Cessna Citation (3) |
98 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
98 business-aviation flights were tracked between San Antonio and New Orleans from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 1.9 a week, on 82 separate days.
92% were jets and 8% turboprops. 49 flights set out from the San Antonio side and 49 from the New Orleans side.
Busiest full month: October 2025 (14 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Wednesday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| San Antonio | San Antonio International Airport (SAT) – 82 flights; Boerne Stage Field – 9 flights; New Braunfels National Airport – 7 flights |
| New Orleans | Lakefront Airport (NEW) – 50 flights; Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) – 46 flights; Houma Terrebonne Airport (HUM) – 2 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.
| San Antonio International Airport | Lakefront Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KSAT / SAT | KNEW / NEW |
| Longest hard runway | 8,505 ft | 6,879 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 809 ft | 8 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for San Antonio to New Orleans can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Runway is the binding factor: Lakefront Airport is the shorter of the two at 6,879 ft, against the 6,000 ft the largest types here need — 879 ft to spare. The leg is 816 km.
Alternates within range: Stinson Municipal Airport (5,000 ft, 22 km) · Nighthawks Nest Airport (7,634 ft, 31 km) · New Braunfels National Airport (6,503 ft, 45 km) · Boerne Stage Field (5,006 ft, 30 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)
A private cabin means confidential conversations stay confidential. Ideal for executives and families alike.
Travel San Antonio–New Orleans with your dog, cat or other pet beside you in the cabin. Simply flag it when you request a quote.
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most San Antonio–New Orleans quote requests within 60 minutes.
The San Antonio to New Orleans route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$21,000 – US$29,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 25m gate to gate over 816 km (507 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.
Yes — we handle last-minute San Antonio–New Orleans charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our San Antonio–New Orleans charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: New Orleans to San Antonio runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 98 business-aviation flights between San Antonio and New Orleans – about 1.9 a week, flown on 82 different days. Wednesday was the busiest day of the week and October 2025 the busiest full month (14 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used San Antonio International Airport (SAT) – 82 flights; Boerne Stage Field – 9 flights; New Braunfels National Airport – 7 flights on the San Antonio side, and Lakefront Airport (NEW) – 50 flights; Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) – 46 flights; Houma Terrebonne Airport (HUM) – 2 flights on the New Orleans side.
92% of the tracked flights were jets and 8% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Learjet 60.
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