Very Light Jet
- Passengers4-6
- Flight time1h 29m
- Range2,180 km
- Guide priceUS$10,000 – US$13,500
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Charter Bentonville to New Orleans privately from US$10,000, about 1h 29m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Bentonville (SPZ) to New Orleans (NEW), and from New Orleans (NEW) back to Bentonville (SPZ).
The straight-line distance between Bentonville and New Orleans is about 781 km (485 miles), or 422 nautical miles.
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Expect US$10,000 – US$19,500 for a one-way charter between Bentonville and New Orleans, depending on the aircraft — a very light jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. With seating for 6-8, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 29m | 1h 20m – 1h 38m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 24m | 1h 16m – 1h 32m | US$14,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 29m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 26m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 24m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 24m | US$14,000 – US$19,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 22m | US$15,500 – US$21,500 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 18m | US$17,000 – US$23,500 | 6-8 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Bentonville–New Orleans charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Bentonville, United States: Northwest Arkansas National Airport, Drake Field, Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field, Rogers Municipal Airport-Carter Field, Springdale Municipal Airport and Grove Regional 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 18:00 UTC.
New Orleans→Bentonville runs about 9 minutes longer in the flights we have logged so far.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentonville → New Orleans | 19 | 72 min | 63 min | Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (4), Bombardier Challenger 350 (3), Hawker BEECHCRAFT Hawker 750/850 (2) |
| New Orleans → Bentonville | 9 | 81 min | 68 min | Cessna Citation Latitude (2) |
28 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
28 business-aviation flights were tracked between Bentonville and New Orleans from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.5 a week, on 27 separate days.
75% were jets and 25% turboprops. 19 flights set out from the Bentonville side and 9 from the New Orleans side.
Busiest full month: October 2025 (4 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) |
|---|---|
| Bentonville | Springdale Municipal Airport (SPZ) – 10 flights; Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field – 9 flights; Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) – 9 flights |
| New Orleans | Lakefront Airport (NEW) – 15 flights; Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) – 9 flights; New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field (NBG) – 3 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.
| Springdale Municipal Airport | Lakefront Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KASG / SPZ | KNEW / NEW |
| Longest hard runway | 5,302 ft | 6,879 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 1,353 ft | 8 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,802 ft spare |
1,800 km 823 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,302 ft spare |
2,700 km 1,723 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,102 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,203 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,402 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,433 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,302 ft spare |
2,900 km 1,923 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,802 ft spare |
3,700 km 2,723 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,024 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,673 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,102 ft spare |
3,900 km 2,923 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 274 ft short |
4,600 km 3,623 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 372 ft spare |
5,926 km 4,949 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 402 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,423 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 610 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,243 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 138 ft short |
7,400 km 6,423 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 2 ft spare |
7,800 km 6,823 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 512 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,423 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 698 ft short |
14,260 km 13,283 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 498 ft short |
11,112 km 10,135 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 698 ft short |
12,960 km 11,983 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 502 ft spare |
11,945 km 10,968 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Drake Field (6,005 ft, 33 km) · Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field (5,053 ft, 11 km) · Rogers Municipal Airport-Carter Field (6,011 ft, 21 km) · Springdale Municipal Airport (5,302 ft, 21 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)
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
Transparent from the start: a clear US$10,000 – US$19,500 range for Bentonville–New Orleans, confirmed once we check live availability.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Travel Bentonville–New Orleans with your dog, cat or other pet beside you in the cabin. Simply flag it when you request a quote.
The Bentonville 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$10,000 – US$19,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 29m gate to gate over 781 km (485 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Bentonville–New Orleans charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Bentonville–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 28 business-aviation flights between Bentonville and New Orleans – about 0.5 a week, flown on 27 different days. Wednesday was the busiest day of the week and October 2025 the busiest full month (4 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Springdale Municipal Airport (SPZ) – 10 flights; Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field – 9 flights; Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) – 9 flights on the Bentonville side, and Lakefront Airport (NEW) – 15 flights; Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) – 9 flights; New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field (NBG) – 3 flights; Houma Terrebonne Airport (HUM) – 1 flights on the New Orleans side.
75% of the tracked flights were jets and 25% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Beechcraft Super King Air 350.
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