Private charter between Minneapolis and New Orleans starts at US$24,500 aboard a midsize jet.
This route runs both ways — Minneapolis (MSP) to New Orleans (MSY) and New Orleans to Minneapolis — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Minneapolis to New Orleans is roughly 1,675 kilometres — 1,041 miles, or 905 nautical miles.
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Expect US$24,500 – US$68,000 for a one-way charter between Minneapolis 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.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. It seats 9-12 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 30m | 2h 15m – 2h 45m | US$35,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 20m | 2h 06m – 2h 34m | US$48,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 30m | US$35,000 – US$49,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 28m | US$38,500 – US$54,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 22m | US$42,000 – US$59,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 20m | US$48,500 – US$68,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 20m | US$53,500 – US$75,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 22m | US$58,000 – US$81,500 | 9-12 |
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 Minneapolis–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:
Minneapolis, United States: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field, Flying Cloud Airport, Anoka County-Blaine (Janes Field) Airport, New Richmond Regional Airport and L O Simenstad 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 16:00 UTC.
New Orleans→Minneapolis runs about 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis → New Orleans | 14 | 136 min | 113 min | Cessna Citation Latitude (3), Embraer Phenom 300 (3), Cessna Citation Longitude (1), Bombardier Challenger (1) |
| New Orleans → Minneapolis | 6 | 152 min | — | Embraer Praetor 500 (1), Cessna Citation Latitude (1), Cessna Citation XLS (1), Dassault Falcon 50 (1) |
20 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KMSP / MSP | KMSY / MSY |
| Longest hard runway | 11,006 ft | 10,104 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Porous friction course |
| Field elevation | 841 ft | 4 ft |
| Aircraft | Needs | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft | 2,180 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft | 2,410 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft | 3,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft | 3,650 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft | 3,900 km | Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft | 4,600 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft | 5,926 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft | 6,400 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft | 7,220 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft | 7,800 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 14,260 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft | 11,112 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 12,960 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft | 11,945 km | Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (6,491 ft, 14 km) · Flying Cloud Airport (5,001 ft, 19 km) · Anoka County-Blaine (Janes Field) Airport (5,000 ft, 29 km) · New Richmond Regional Airport (5,507 ft, 61 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)
Travel Minneapolis–New Orleans with your dog, cat or other pet beside you in the cabin. Simply flag it when you request a quote.
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No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Minneapolis–New Orleans sector leaves when you do.
Minneapolis–New Orleans is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$24,500 – US$68,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 2h 30m airborne across the 1,675 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Minneapolis–New Orleans charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Minneapolis–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.
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