Fly private between New Orleans and Phoenix from US$29,000 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from New Orleans (MSY) to Phoenix (PHX), and from Phoenix (PHX) back to New Orleans (MSY).
As the crow flies, New Orleans to Phoenix is roughly 2,088 kilometres — 1,297 miles, or 1,127 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for New Orleans–Phoenix spans US$29,000 – US$80,000: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a super midsize jet (Challenger 350) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
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. | 3h 01m | 2h 43m – 3h 19m | US$41,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 48m | 2h 31m – 3h 05m | US$57,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 01m | US$41,500 – US$58,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 59m | US$45,500 – US$64,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 51m | US$50,000 – US$69,500 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 48m | US$57,000 – US$80,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 48m | US$62,500 – US$88,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 51m | US$68,500 – US$96,000 | 9-12 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
What determines the price between New Orleans and Phoenix? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
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.
Phoenix, United States: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Scottsdale Airport, Mesa Gateway Airport, Phoenix Deer Valley Airport, Phoenix Goodyear Airport and Glendale Municipal Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — New Orleans: New Orleans (NEW, MSY); Phoenix: Scottsdale (SCF), Phoenix (PHX, DVT), Mesa (AZA).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Thu, most often around 20:00 UTC.
New Orleans→Phoenix runs about 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans → Phoenix | 23 | 190 min | 159 min | Dassault Falcon 900 (3), Cessna Citation CJ4 (3), Cessna Citation Sovereign (2), Cessna Citation Latitude (2) |
| Phoenix → New Orleans | 12 | 157 min | — | Cessna Citation CJ3 (3) |
35 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KMSY / MSY | KPHX / PHX |
| Longest hard runway | 10,104 ft | 11,489 ft |
| Surface | Porous friction course | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 4 ft | 1,135 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 6,904 ft spare |
2,180 km 430 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 7,204 ft spare |
2,410 km 200 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 6,604 ft spare |
3,700 km 1,090 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 6,826 ft spare |
3,650 km 1,040 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 5,904 ft spare |
3,900 km 1,290 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 4,528 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,990 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 5,174 ft spare |
5,926 km 3,316 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 5,204 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,790 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 5,412 ft spare |
7,220 km 4,610 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 4,664 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,790 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 4,804 ft spare |
7,800 km 5,190 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 5,314 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,790 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,104 ft spare |
14,260 km 11,650 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 4,304 ft spare |
11,112 km 8,502 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,104 ft spare |
12,960 km 10,350 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 5,304 ft spare |
11,945 km 9,335 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
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) · Scottsdale Airport (8,249 ft, 23 km) · Mesa Gateway Airport (10,401 ft, 36 km) · Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (8,196 ft, 29 km) · Phoenix Goodyear Airport (8,500 ft, 34 km)
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Those 3h 01m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
New Orleans–Phoenix is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$29,000 – US$80,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 3h 01m gate to gate over 2,088 km (1,297 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
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.
Often yes: same-day and next-day New Orleans–Phoenix departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our New Orleans–Phoenix 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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