Charter New Orleans to Key West privately from US$12,000, about 1h 42m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly New Orleans (MSY) ⇄ Key West (NQX) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
New Orleans and Key West lie approximately 1,039 km apart (646 mi / 561 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$12,000 – US$34,500 for a one-way charter between New Orleans and Key West, 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. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 42m | 1h 32m – 1h 52m | US$24,500 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 42m | US$24,500 – US$34,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 37m | US$27,000 – US$38,000 | 8-10 |
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.
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.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
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.
Key West, United States: Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field and Key West International Airport.
| Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport | Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KMSY / MSY | KNQX / NQX |
| Longest hard runway | 10,104 ft | 10,001 ft |
| Surface | Porous friction course | Porous friction course |
| Field elevation | 4 ft | 6 ft |
| Distance from city | in the city | 7 km |
All 19 aircraft we quote for New Orleans to Key West can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport has 10,104 ft and Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field 10,001 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 1,039 km.
Alternates within range: 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) · Key West International Airport (5,076 ft, 0 km) · Sugar Loaf Shores Airport · Summerland Key Cove Airport (2,550 ft, 34 km) · Gulf of Mexico Seaplane Base
Choose your wheels-up time — New Orleans–Key West runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
Transparent from the start: a clear US$12,000 – US$34,500 range for New Orleans–Key West, confirmed once we check live availability.
New Orleans–Key West is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$12,000 – US$34,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 42m gate to gate over 1,039 km (646 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
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 New Orleans–Key West charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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