Southeast · Best season: Year-round
New Orleans, LA
Jazz, Mardi Gras & Lakefront Landing
New Orleans is a premier private aviation destination, drawing charter clients with its unique combination of jazz, mardi gras & lakefront landing. Whether arriving for business or leisure, private jet access provides the speed, convenience, and discretion that commercial airlines simply cannot match.
NEW serves as the primary gateway, with quality FBO services and efficient ground handling. Lakefront is 10 min to French Quarter, massive event demand. The airport accommodates heavy, super-midsize, midsize aircraft, making it accessible for a range of mission profiles.
- Primary Airport
- NEW
- Best Season
- Year-round
- Region
- Southeast
- Aircraft Types
- Heavy, Super midsize, Midsize
Popular routes
Typical charter cost to New Orleans
One-way estimates including a segment fee; actual quotes vary with dates and positioning.
| From | Light jet | Super-mid | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York (Teterboro)1093 nm | $13k–$21k | $18k–$26k | $25k–$42k |
| Los Angeles (Van Nuys)1581 nm | $17k–$28k | $24k–$35k | $33k–$57k |
| Dallas (Love Field)419 nm | $7k–$11k | $10k–$14k | $14k–$22k |
| Palm Beach607 nm | $9k–$13k | $12k–$17k | $17k–$28k |
Operators serving New Orleans
When to fly
Peak season in New Orleans is Year-round — strongest demand around winter and spring and summer and fall. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slot and ramp space at KNEW tighten around holidays and major events. Lakefront is 10 min to French Quarter, massive event demand
Alternate airports
When KNEW is slot-restricted or weathered in.
