Private charter between New Orleans and St. Louis starts at US$11,500 aboard a midsize jet.
Private jet charter from New Orleans (MSY) to St. Louis (STL), and from St. Louis (STL) back to New Orleans (MSY).
As the crow flies, New Orleans to St. Louis is roughly 974 kilometres — 605 miles, or 526 nautical miles.
From US$11,500 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for New Orleans–St. Louis spans US$11,500 – US$33,000: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) 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.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 37m | 1h 27m – 1h 47m | US$23,500 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 37m | US$23,500 – US$33,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 36m | US$26,000 – US$36,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 33m | US$28,000 – US$39,500 | 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.
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.
St. Louis, United States: St. Louis Lambert International Airport, Spirit of St Louis Airport, St Louis Regional Airport, St Louis Downtown Airport, Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport and Washington Regional Airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Thu, most often around 20:00 UTC.
New Orleans→St. Louis runs about 7 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Wed 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 → St. Louis | 7 | 92 min | 81 min | Embraer Phenom 300 (3), Bombardier Challenger (2), Learjet 60 (1), Cessna Citation CJ3 (1) |
| St. Louis → New Orleans | 11 | 85 min | — | Embraer Phenom 300 (2), Cessna Citation Latitude (2), Bombardier Challenger (2), Gulfstream G150 (1) |
18 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport | St. Louis Lambert International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KMSY / MSY | KSTL / STL |
| Longest hard runway | 10,104 ft | 11,020 ft |
| Surface | Porous friction course | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 4 ft | 618 ft |
| Aircraft | Needs | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,800 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft | 2,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft | 2,180 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft | 2,410 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft | 2,900 km | Non-stop |
| 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) · Spirit of St Louis Airport (7,486 ft, 26 km) · St Louis Regional Airport (8,099 ft, 32 km) · St Louis Downtown Airport (7,002 ft, 27 km) · Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (10,000 ft, 52 km)
Pets are welcome on every New Orleans–St. Louis charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
Our team responds to New Orleans–St. Louis quote requests within the hour during business hours, with real aircraft options.
Choose your wheels-up time — New Orleans–St. Louis runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Demand on New Orleans–St. Louis comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$11,500 – US$33,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 37m airborne across the 974 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by 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–St. Louis departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our New Orleans–St. Louis charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: St. Louis to New Orleans runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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