Charter route · Southeast
Dallas → New Orleans
KADS → KNEW · 390 nm · 1h 18m typical block · $13,000–$18,000 midsize jet
390 nm
Distance
1h 18m
Block time (midsize jet)
$13,000–$18,000
Typical one-way estimate
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Operators at the endpoints
The Dallas–New Orleans run covers 390 nautical miles, typically flown on a midsize jet in about 1h 18m block time from KADS to KNEW.
New Orleans peaks Year-round — strongest demand around winter and spring and summer and fall. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at KNEW tighten around holidays and major events. Lakefront is 10 min to French Quarter, massive event demand.
Cost by aircraft class
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 1h 48m | $5,500–$7,500 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 1h 20m | $9,500–$13,000 |
| Midsize JetTypical | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 1h 18m | $13,000–$18,000 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 1h 15m | $15,000–$21,000 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 1h 14m | $21,000–$29,000 |
Estimates only — class rate card × block time on great-circle distance +8% routing, the same math as the cost estimator. Real quotes vary with dates, positioning, and demand.
Airport options
Dallas, TX
- Addison AirportPrimaryKADS
- Dallas Love FieldKDAL
- Fort Worth Meacham International AirportKFTW
- Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance AirportKAFW
Nearby alternates
Dallas destination guide →Rated operators on this route
Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first — often the sharpest quotes.
04 / Answers
Dallas to New Orleans: what fliers ask
How long is the flight from Dallas to New Orleans?
The trip covers about 390 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 1h 18m block time on a midsize jet — a light jet runs about 1h 20m, a heavy jet about 1h 14m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
How much does a private jet from Dallas to New Orleans cost?
One-way estimates run $13,000–$18,000 on a midsize jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $5,500 (turboprop) to $29,000 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Which airports do private jets use between Dallas and New Orleans?
Departures typically use KADS, KDAL, KFTW, KAFW; arrivals use KNEW, KMSY. When KNEW is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KNBG, KGPT, KBIX, KBTR.
What size aircraft is right for Dallas to New Orleans?
At 390 nm, most charters book a midsize jet (Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR, 7–9 seats). Larger cabins fly it faster with more room; smaller classes trade comfort for price.
Are there empty-leg flights from Dallas to New Orleans?
Empty legs on this route are posted by operators as repositioning flights come up — they clear in hours, not days. Watch the empty-legs board or set an alert to catch the next one.