27Oct
Tue
Cessna Citation V/Ultra/Encore Midsize jet
US$ 3,900
whole aircraft
Private jet from New Orleans to Houston
We have seen 4 empty legs from New Orleans to Houston, from US$ 3,900. A full charter is estimated at US$ 6,000–12,000. 262 nm, about 1h00 in the air.
- Distance
- 262 nm
- Flight time
- 1h00
- Typical empty leg, midsize jet
- US$ 4,192
- One-way charter, midsize jet
- US$ 12,000
Published flights
27Oct
Tue
Cessna Citation V/Ultra/Encore Midsize jet, 7 seats
US$ 4,192
whole aircraft
10Nov
Tue 16:00
Learjet 60 Midsize jet, 7 seats
US$ 7,320
whole aircraft
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 4
- Lowest price
- US$ 3,900
- Median price
- US$ 4,192
- Latest flight
- 13 Oct 2026
Earlier flights
| 13 Oct 2026 | Gulfstream V/G500/G550 | US$ 20,390 |
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 | 1h20 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 3,700–US$ 7,400 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 1h10 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 4,200–US$ 8,400 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 1h01 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 4,900–US$ 9,800 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 1h00 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 6,000–US$ 12,000 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 4,192, against US$ 12,000 for a full charter on a midsize jet: about 65% 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 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
Airports in Houston
- William P. Hobby Airport HOU0 km from the centre
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH38 km from the centre
- Ellington Airport EFD12 km from the centre
- Sugar Land Regional Airport SGR37 km from the centre
- Scholes International At Galveston Airport GLS58 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from New Orleans to Houston?
A full charter runs about US$ 6,000–12,000 on a midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 3,900, with a median of US$ 4,192.
How long is the flight from New Orleans to Houston?
It is 262 nautical miles (485 km): about 1h00 on a midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly New Orleans → Houston?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats). Seen on this route: Cessna Citation V/Ultra/Encore, Gulfstream V/G500/G550, Learjet 60.
Are there empty legs from New Orleans to Houston right now?
Yes, 3 listed now, from US$ 3,900. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), Lakefront Airport (NEW), New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field (NBG). In Houston: William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Ellington Airport (EFD). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Houston to New Orleans?
The return route has its own page, with 3 empty legs seen. Asking for a round trip in one request 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.