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.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — New Orleans: New Orleans (MSY, NEW), Houma (HUM); Salt Lake City: Salt Lake City (SLC), Ogden (OGD), Tooele (KTVY), Provo (PVU).
Observed traffic points to a weekday route with afternoon departures, on the departures logged so far.
New Orleans→Salt Lake City runs about 28 minutes longer in the flights we have logged so far.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans → Salt Lake City | 9 | 193 min | 179 min | Bombardier Challenger 350 (2) |
| Salt Lake City → New Orleans | 7 | 165 min | — | Learjet 60 (2), Bombardier Challenger 350 (2) |
16 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 | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 6,904 ft spare |
2,180 km 690 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 7,204 ft spare |
2,410 km 460 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 6,604 ft spare |
3,700 km 830 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 6,826 ft spare |
3,650 km 780 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 5,904 ft spare |
3,900 km 1,030 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 4,528 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,730 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 5,174 ft spare |
5,926 km 3,056 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 5,204 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,530 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 5,412 ft spare |
7,220 km 4,350 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 4,664 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,530 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 4,804 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,930 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 5,314 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,530 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,104 ft spare |
14,260 km 11,390 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 4,304 ft spare |
11,112 km 8,242 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,104 ft spare |
12,960 km 10,090 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 5,304 ft spare |
11,945 km 9,075 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) · 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 about 3h 16m gate to gate.
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 gate to gate 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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