Fly private between Nashville and New Orleans from US$10,000 for a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Nashville (BNA) to New Orleans (MSY), and from New Orleans (MSY) back to Nashville (BNA).
The straight-line distance between Nashville and New Orleans is about 759 km (472 miles), or 410 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Nashville to New Orleans (and New Orleans to Nashville) ranges from US$10,000 for a very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$28,000 for a light jet such as the Cessna Citation CJ3+. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
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. 6-8 seats and 3,700 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 27m | 1h 18m – 1h 36m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 22m | 1h 14m – 1h 30m | US$14,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 27m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 25m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 23m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 22m | US$14,000 – US$19,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 20m | US$15,500 – US$21,500 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 17m | US$17,000 – US$23,500 | 6-8 |
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 Nashville–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.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Nashville, United States: Nashville International Airport, Smyrna Airport, John C Tune Airport, Music City Executive Airport, Lebanon Municipal Airport and Springfield Robertson County 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 — Nashville: Nashville (BNA, KJWN); New Orleans: New Orleans (MSY, NEW), Houma (HUM).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Mon, most often around 19:00 UTC.
New Orleans→Nashville runs about 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville → New Orleans | 39 | 71 min | 60 min | Embraer Phenom 300 (7), Dassault Falcon 2000 (4), Cessna Citation Latitude (4), Hawker BEECHCRAFT Hawker 750/850 (3) |
| New Orleans → Nashville | 44 | 75 min | — | Cessna Citation Latitude (9), Hawker BEECHCRAFT Hawker 750/850 (5), Cessna Citation Sovereign (3), Cessna Citation Longitude (3) |
83 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Nashville International Airport | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KBNA / BNA | KMSY / MSY |
| Longest hard runway | 11,030 ft | 10,104 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Porous friction course |
| Field elevation | 599 ft | 4 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Nashville to New Orleans can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Nashville International Airport has 11,030 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 759 km.
Alternates within range: Smyrna Airport (8,038 ft, 19 km) · John C Tune Airport (6,001 ft, 20 km) · Music City Executive Airport (6,300 ft, 37 km) · Lebanon Municipal Airport (5,000 ft, 33 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)
See the guide range — US$10,000 – US$28,000 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
A private cabin means confidential conversations stay confidential. Ideal for executives and families alike.
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
Nashville–New Orleans is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,000 – US$28,000 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 27m gate to gate over 759 km (472 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.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Nashville–New Orleans departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Nashville–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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