Fly private between New Orleans and Tampa from US$10,000 for a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from New Orleans (MSY) to Tampa (TPA), and from Tampa (TPA) back to New Orleans (MSY).
The straight-line distance between New Orleans and Tampa is about 785 km (488 miles), or 424 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from New Orleans to Tampa (and Tampa to New Orleans) ranges from US$10,000 for a very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$28,500 for a light jet such as the Cessna Citation CJ3+. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. 6-8 seats and 3,700 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 29m | 1h 20m – 1h 38m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 24m | 1h 16m – 1h 32m | US$14,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 29m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 27m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 25m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 24m | US$14,000 – US$19,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 22m | US$15,500 – US$21,500 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 19m | US$17,000 – US$23,500 | 6-8 |
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.
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.
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.
Tampa, United States: Tampa International Airport, St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport, Tampa Executive Airport, Lakeland Linder International Airport, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport and Brooksville–Tampa Bay Regional Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — New Orleans: New Orleans (NEW, MSY), Houma (HUM); Tampa: Tampa (TPA, KVDF), Pinellas Park (PIE), Lakeland (LAL), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Mon, most often around 13:00 UTC.
Tampa→New Orleans runs about 9 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Thu 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 → Tampa | 71 | 74 min | 59 min | Pilatus PC-12 (6), Cessna Citation XLS (5), Embraer Phenom 300 (5), Hawker BEECHCRAFT Hawker 750/850 (4) |
| Tampa → New Orleans | 85 | 83 min | — | Cessna Citation CJ3 (10), Embraer Phenom 300 (10), Pilatus PC-12 (6), Bombardier Challenger 350 (5) |
156 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport | Tampa International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KMSY / MSY | KTPA / TPA |
| Longest hard runway | 10,104 ft | 11,002 ft |
| Surface | Porous friction course | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 4 ft | 26 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for New Orleans to Tampa can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport has 10,104 ft and Tampa International Airport 11,002 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. The leg is 785 km.
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) · St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (9,730 ft, 17 km) · Tampa Executive Airport (5,000 ft, 19 km) · Lakeland Linder International Airport (8,500 ft, 50 km) · Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (9,500 ft, 65 km)
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Travel New Orleans–Tampa with your dog, cat or other pet beside you in the cabin. Simply flag it when you request a quote.
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
The New Orleans to Tampa route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$10,000 – US$28,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 29m gate to gate across the 785 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute New Orleans–Tampa charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our New Orleans–Tampa charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Tampa to New Orleans runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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