Charter route · Southeast
Houston → New Orleans
KSGR → KNEW · 294 nm · 1h 05m typical block · $7,500–$10,500 light jet
294 nm
Distance
1h 05m
Block time (light jet)
$7,500–$10,500
Typical one-way estimate
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Operators at the endpoints
The Houston–New Orleans run covers 294 nautical miles, typically flown on a light jet in about 1h 05m block time from KSGR 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 27m | $4,500–$6,000 |
| Light JetTypical | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 1h 05m | $7,500–$10,500 |
| Midsize Jet | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 1h 04m | $10,500–$15,000 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 1h 02m | $12,500–$17,000 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 1h 01m | $17,000–$24,000 |
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
Houston, TX
- Sugar Land Regional AirportPrimaryKSGR
- William P. Hobby AirportKHOU
- David Wayne Hooks Memorial AirportKDWH
- Ellington AirportKEFD
Nearby alternates
Houston 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
Houston to New Orleans: what fliers ask
How long is the flight from Houston to New Orleans?
The trip covers about 294 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 1h 05m block time on a light jet — a light jet runs about 1h 05m, a heavy jet about 1h 01m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
How much does a private jet from Houston to New Orleans cost?
One-way estimates run $7,500–$10,500 on a light jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $4,500 (turboprop) to $24,000 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Which airports do private jets use between Houston and New Orleans?
Departures typically use KSGR, KHOU, KDWH, KEFD; 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 Houston to New Orleans?
At 294 nm, most charters book a light jet (Citation CJ3, Phenom 300, 4–7 seats). Larger cabins fly it faster with more room; smaller classes trade comfort for price.
Are there empty-leg flights from Houston 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.