Fly private between New Orleans and Salt Lake City from US$31,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — New Orleans (MSY) to Salt Lake City (SLC) and Salt Lake City to New Orleans — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between New Orleans and Salt Lake City is about 2,296 km (1,427 miles), or 1,240 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for New Orleans–Salt Lake City spans US$31,500 – US$85,500: 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. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 3h 16m | 2h 56m – 3h 36m | US$44,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 02m | 2h 44m – 3h 20m | US$61,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 16m | US$44,500 – US$62,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 14m | US$49,000 – US$69,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 06m | US$53,500 – US$70,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 02m | US$61,000 – US$85,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 02m | US$67,000 – US$94,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 06m | US$73,000 – US$100,000 | 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.
Every New Orleans–Salt Lake City quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
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.
Salt Lake City, United States: Salt Lake City International Airport, South Valley Regional Airport, Ogden Hinckley Airport, Bolinder Field Tooele Valley Airport, Provo Municipal Airport and Heber Valley Airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Thu, most often around 18:00 UTC.
New Orleans→Salt Lake City runs about 25 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Mon 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 → Salt Lake City | 6 | 191 min | 179 min | Bombardier Challenger 350 (2), Learjet 60 (1), Bombardier Challenger (1), Embraer Phenom 300 (1) |
| Salt Lake City → New Orleans | 6 | 166 min | — | Learjet 60 (2), Bombardier Challenger 350 (2), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (1), Cessna Citation XLS (1) |
12 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport | Salt Lake City International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KMSY / MSY | KSLC / SLC |
| Longest hard runway | 10,104 ft | 12,002 ft |
| Surface | Porous friction course | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 4 ft | 4,227 ft |
| Aircraft | Needs | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft | 2,180 km | Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft | 2,410 km | Fuel stop needed |
| 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: 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) · South Valley Regional Airport (5,862 ft, 19 km) · Ogden Hinckley Airport (8,107 ft, 45 km) · Bolinder Field Tooele Valley Airport (6,102 ft, 37 km) · Provo Municipal Airport (8,603 ft, 67 km)
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The New Orleans–Salt Lake City sector leaves when you do.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the New Orleans–Salt Lake City trip to its true flying time: 3h 16m.
New Orleans–Salt Lake City is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$31,500 – US$85,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 3h 16m in the air over 2,296 km (1,427 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.
Yes — we handle last-minute New Orleans–Salt Lake City 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: Salt Lake City to New Orleans runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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