25Oct
Sun
Embraer Legacy 600/650 Heavy jet, 13 seats
US$ 9,413
whole aircraft
Private jet from Houston to New Orleans
We have seen 1 empty legs from Houston to New Orleans, from US$ 9,413. A full charter is estimated at US$ 9,500–19,000. 256 nm, about 1h00 in the air.
- Distance
- 256 nm
- Flight time
- 1h00
- Typical empty leg, heavy jet
- US$ 9,413
- One-way charter, heavy jet
- US$ 19,000
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 1
- Lowest price
- US$ 9,413
- Median price
- US$ 9,413
- Latest flight
- —
Prices are for the whole aircraft, converted to US dollars. Data from the public listings jetvega tracks.
What a full charter costs
| Class | Time | Hour | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop, 8 seats | 1h19 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 3,700–US$ 7,400 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 1h09 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 4,200–US$ 8,400 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 1h01 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 4,800–US$ 9,600 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 1h00 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 6,000–US$ 12,000 |
| Heavy jet, 12 seats | 1h00 | US$ 9,500 | US$ 9,500–US$ 19,000 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 9,413, against US$ 19,000 for a full charter on a heavy jet: about 50% less.
An estimate, not an offer: flight hours at the typical speed of the class × the average hourly rate. The lower figure applies when the aircraft is already in town; the higher one includes the aircraft flying back empty, which is how a one-way trip is usually priced. Airport fees not included.
Airports in Houston
- William P. Hobby Airport HOU12 km from the centre
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH45 km from the centre
- Ellington Airport EFD0 km from the centre
- Scholes International At Galveston Airport GLS48 km from the centre
- Sugar Land Regional Airport SGR48 km from the centre
Airports in New Orleans
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport MSY0 km from the centre
- Lakefront Airport NEW23 km from the centre
- New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field NBG29 km from the centre
- Southern Seaplane Airport BCS27 km from the centre
- Houma Terrebonne Airport HUM61 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Houston to New Orleans?
A full charter runs about US$ 9,500–19,000 on a heavy jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 9,413, with a median of US$ 9,413.
How long is the flight from Houston to New Orleans?
It is 256 nautical miles (474 km): about 1h00 on a heavy jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Houston → New Orleans?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats), heavy jet (12 seats). Seen on this route: Embraer Legacy 600/650.
Are there empty legs from Houston to New Orleans right now?
Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 9,413. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Houston: William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Ellington Airport (EFD). In New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), Lakefront Airport (NEW), New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field (NBG). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, New Orleans to Houston?
Ask for a round trip in one request: the aircraft would fly back empty anyway, so it is usually cheaper than two one-way flights.
What is an empty leg?
It is a flight with no passengers on board: after dropping off a client the aircraft returns to base or repositions for the next trip. The operator sells that leg at a discount rather than fly it empty.