Charter Washington to New Orleans privately from US$23,500, about 2h 21m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Washington (IAD) ⇄ New Orleans (MSY) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Washington and New Orleans lie approximately 1,537 km apart (955 mi / 830 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Washington to New Orleans (and New Orleans to Washington) ranges from US$23,500 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$64,500 for a super midsize jet such as the Challenger 350. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
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. | 2h 21m | 2h 07m – 2h 35m | US$33,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 12m | 1h 59m – 2h 25m | US$46,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 21m | US$33,500 – US$47,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 20m | US$37,000 – US$51,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 14m | US$40,000 – US$56,500 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 12m | US$46,000 – US$64,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 12m | US$50,500 – US$71,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 14m | US$55,000 – US$77,500 | 9-12 |
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.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Washington–New Orleans charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Washington, United States: Washington Dulles International Airport, Washington Manassas Harry P. Davis Field, Leesburg Executive Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field and Upperville Airport.
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.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Washington: Dulles (IAD), Washington (DCA), Manassas (MNZ), Leesburg (KJYO); New Orleans: New Orleans (MSY, NEW).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Thu, most often around 20:00 UTC.
Washington→New Orleans runs about 20 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Sat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington → New Orleans | 51 | 139 min | 114 min | Bombardier Challenger 350 (8), Embraer Phenom 300 (7), Bombardier Global 5000/5500 (4), Cessna Citation Latitude (4) |
| New Orleans → Washington | 52 | 119 min | — | Embraer Phenom 300 (9), Bombardier Challenger 350 (9), Learjet 60 (4), Cessna Citation Latitude (4) |
103 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Washington Dulles International Airport | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KIAD / IAD | KMSY / MSY |
| Longest hard runway | 11,500 ft | 10,104 ft |
| Surface | CONC-G | Porous friction course |
| Field elevation | 312 ft | 4 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for Washington to New Orleans can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Washington Dulles International Airport has 11,500 ft and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport 10,104 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. At 1,537 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Embraer Phenom 100EV at 2,180 km.
Alternates within range: Washington Manassas Harry P. Davis Field (6,200 ft, 25 km) · Leesburg Executive Airport (5,500 ft, 17 km) · Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (7,169 ft, 38 km) · Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (8,815 ft, 68 km) · 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)
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 2h 21m to your destination. That's the full journey.
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
See the guide range — US$23,500 – US$64,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 7-9 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
The Washington to New Orleans route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$23,500 – US$64,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 2h 21m gate to gate over 1,537 km (955 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 Washington–New Orleans departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: New Orleans to Washington runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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