Charter route · Southeast
Miami → New Orleans
KOPF → KNEW · 573 nm · 1h 44m typical block · $17,500–$24,500 midsize jet
573 nm
Distance
1h 44m
Block time (midsize jet)
$17,500–$24,500
Typical one-way estimate
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Operators at the endpoints
The Miami–New Orleans run covers 573 nautical miles, typically flown on a midsize jet in about 1h 44m block time from KOPF 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 | 2h 29m | $7,500–$10,500 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 1h 47m | $12,500–$17,500 |
| Midsize JetTypical | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 1h 44m | $17,500–$24,500 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 1h 40m | $20,000–$28,000 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 1h 38m | $28,000–$39,000 |
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
Miami, FL
- Miami-Opa Locka Executive AirportPrimaryKOPF
- Fort Lauderdale Executive AirportKFXE
- Miami International AirportKMIA
Nearby alternates
Miami 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
Miami to New Orleans: what fliers ask
How long is the flight from Miami to New Orleans?
The trip covers about 573 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 1h 44m block time on a midsize jet — a light jet runs about 1h 47m, a heavy jet about 1h 38m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
How much does a private jet from Miami to New Orleans cost?
One-way estimates run $17,500–$24,500 on a midsize jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $7,500 (turboprop) to $39,000 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Which airports do private jets use between Miami and New Orleans?
Departures typically use KOPF, KFXE, KMIA; 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 Miami to New Orleans?
At 573 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 Miami 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.