8Nov
Sun 10:15
Cessna Citation CJ4 Light jet
US$ 12,523
whole aircraft
Private jet from Waukesha to New Orleans
We have seen 2 empty legs from Waukesha to New Orleans, from US$ 12,523. A full charter is estimated at US$ 10,900–21,800. 789 nm, about 2h17 in the air.
- Distance
- 789 nm
- Flight time
- 2h17
- Typical empty leg, light jet
- US$ 12,523
- One-way charter, light jet
- US$ 21,800
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 2
- Lowest price
- US$ 12,523
- Median price
- US$ 12,523
- Latest flight
- 7 Dec 2026
Earlier flights
| 7 Dec 2026 | Cessna Citation Bravo | US$ 16,290 |
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 | 3h13 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 9,000–US$ 18,000 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 2h43 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 9,800–US$ 19,600 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 2h17 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 10,900–US$ 21,800 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 2h12 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 13,200–US$ 26,400 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 12,523, against US$ 21,800 for a full charter on a light jet: about 43% 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 Waukesha
- General Mitchell International Airport MKE30 km from the centre
- Kenosha Regional Airport ENW56 km from the centre
- Waukesha County Airport UES0 km from the centre
- Lawrence J Timmerman Airport MWC18 km from the centre
- West Bend Municipal Airport ETB43 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 Waukesha to New Orleans?
A full charter runs about US$ 10,900–21,800 on a light jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 12,523, with a median of US$ 12,523.
How long is the flight from Waukesha to New Orleans?
It is 789 nautical miles (1,461 km): about 2h17 on a light jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Waukesha → New Orleans?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats). Seen on this route: Cessna Citation Bravo, Cessna Citation CJ4.
Are there empty legs from Waukesha to New Orleans right now?
Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 12,523. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Waukesha: General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW), Waukesha County Airport (UES). 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 Waukesha?
The return route has its own page, with 1 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.