Charter Los Angeles to New Orleans privately from US$50,500, about 3h 45m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Los Angeles (LAX) to New Orleans (MSY) and New Orleans to Los Angeles — timed and priced alike.
Los Angeles and New Orleans lie approximately 2,682 km apart (1,667 mi / 1,448 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Los Angeles to New Orleans (and New Orleans to Los Angeles) ranges from US$50,500 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$131,000 for a super midsize jet such as the Challenger 350. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
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.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 3h 45m | 3h 23m – 4h 08m | US$50,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 29m | 3h 08m – 3h 50m | US$69,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 45m | US$50,500 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 43m | US$55,500 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 33m | US$60,500 – US$70,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 29m | US$69,000 – US$96,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 29m | US$76,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 33m | US$83,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
The guide range for Los Angeles–New Orleans is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Los Angeles, United States: Los Angeles International Airport, Van Nuys Airport, Long Beach International Airport, Zamperini Field, Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport and John Wayne Orange County International 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.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Los Angeles: Van Nuys (VNY), Santa Ana (SNA), Burbank (BUR); New Orleans: New Orleans (NEW, MSY).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Thu, most often around 17:00 UTC.
New Orleans→Los Angeles runs about 31 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Fri 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → New Orleans | 25 | 197 min | 181 min | Gulfstream 4 (4), Cessna Citation 10 (3), Bombardier Challenger 350 (2), Gulfstream G280 (2) |
| New Orleans → Los Angeles | 24 | 228 min | — | Gulfstream 4 (5), Bombardier Challenger 350 (2), Cessna Citation Latitude (2), Gulfstream G650 (2) |
49 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Los Angeles International Airport | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KLAX / LAX | KMSY / MSY |
| Longest hard runway | 12,894 ft | 10,104 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Porous friction course |
| Field elevation | 125 ft | 4 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 6,904 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,173 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 7,204 ft spare |
2,410 km 943 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 6,604 ft spare |
3,700 km 347 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 6,826 ft spare |
3,650 km 297 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 5,904 ft spare |
3,900 km 547 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 4,528 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,247 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 5,174 ft spare |
5,926 km 2,573 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 5,204 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,047 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 5,412 ft spare |
7,220 km 3,867 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 4,664 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,047 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 4,804 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,447 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 5,314 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,047 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,104 ft spare |
14,260 km 10,907 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 4,304 ft spare |
11,112 km 7,759 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,104 ft spare |
12,960 km 9,607 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 5,304 ft spare |
11,945 km 8,592 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Van Nuys Airport (8,001 ft, 31 km) · Long Beach International Airport (10,000 ft, 28 km) · Zamperini Field (5,001 ft, 17 km) · Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (6,886 ft, 29 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)
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Los Angeles to New Orleans.
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
The Los Angeles 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$50,500 – US$131,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 3h 45m gate to gate across the 2,682 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Los Angeles–New Orleans charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Los Angeles–New Orleans charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: New Orleans to Los Angeles runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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