Charter New Orleans to Philadelphia privately from US$25,500, about 2h 35m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from New Orleans (MSY) to Philadelphia (PHL), and from Philadelphia (PHL) back to New Orleans (MSY).
As the crow flies, New Orleans to Philadelphia is roughly 1,751 kilometres — 1,088 miles, or 946 nautical miles.
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Expect US$25,500 – US$70,000 for a one-way charter between New Orleans and Philadelphia, 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. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
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 35m | 2h 20m – 2h 51m | US$36,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 25m | 2h 11m – 2h 40m | US$50,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 35m | US$36,500 – US$51,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 34m | US$40,000 – US$56,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 28m | US$44,000 – US$61,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 25m | US$50,000 – US$70,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 25m | US$55,000 – US$77,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 28m | US$60,000 – US$84,000 | 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.
Several variables shape what you pay for a New Orleans–Philadelphia 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.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
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.
Philadelphia, United States: Philadelphia International Airport, Northeast Philadelphia Airport, Wilmington Airport, Millville Municipal Airport, Trenton Mercer Airport and Chester County G O Carlson Airport.
| Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport | Philadelphia International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KMSY / MSY | KPHL / PHL |
| Longest hard runway | 10,104 ft | 12,000 ft |
| Surface | Porous friction course | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 4 ft | 36 ft |
15 of the 16 aircraft we quote for New Orleans to Philadelphia use both airfields and fly it non-stop. The exception is the Embraer Phenom 100EV, 9 km short after reserves on a 1,751 km leg — it would need a fuel stop. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport has 10,104 ft and Philadelphia International Airport 12,000 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.
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) · Northeast Philadelphia Airport (7,000 ft, 31 km) · Wilmington Airport (7,275 ft, 38 km) · Millville Municipal Airport (6,003 ft, 58 km) · Trenton Mercer Airport (6,006 ft, 58 km)
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the New Orleans–Philadelphia trip to about 2h 35m gate to gate.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
We publish the price band (US$25,500 – US$70,000) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
The New Orleans to Philadelphia route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$25,500 – US$70,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 2h 35m gate to gate across the 1,751 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 New Orleans–Philadelphia 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.
Of course: Philadelphia to New Orleans runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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