Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
KMSY, New Orleans, LA
- Longest runway
- 11/29 (10,104 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 15 miles to the French Quarter
Louis Armstrong airport guide
Private Jet Charter to New Orleans
Lakefront Airport is the closest jet airport to the French Quarter, and Louis Armstrong International is the main option with customs.
- Main airport
- MSY / KMSY
- Elevation
- 4 ft
- Longest runway
- 11/29 (10,104 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to New Orleans
Lakefront sits on Lake Pontchartrain, about 15 minutes from the French Quarter. Louis Armstrong International, in Kenner, is about 25 minutes away.
Festival weekends and big games bring the heaviest traffic of the year.
New Orleans Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Lakefront Airport
KNEW, New Orleans, LA
- Longest runway
- 18R/36L (6,879 ft)
About 6 miles to the French Quarter
Lakefront airport guideBefore You Book New Orleans
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Event Weekends
For Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest, book early and confirm return times.
Summer Weather
Afternoon thunderstorms are common; morning flights are smoother.
When Demand Peaks in New Orleans
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- February or March
- Mardi Gras fills ramps and hotels.
- Late April to early May
- Jazz Fest.
- June to November
- Hurricane season.
Flight Times and Prices to New Orleans
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to MSY for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 1,177 mi | 3 hr 5 min$13,500–$19,600 | 3 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,672 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 35 min$19,700–$24,500 | 3 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 671 mi | 1 hr 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 435 mi | 1 hr 15 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 10 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 826 mi | 2 hr 10 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 5 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 302 mi | 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,907 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr$22,000–$27,500 | 3 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,497 mi | 3 hr 20 min$14,700–$21,000 | 3 hr 15 min$17,800–$23,000 | 3 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Route Guides
Private Jet New Orleans to New York
MSYNew Orleans
TEBNew York
- Light jet
- 2 hr 45 min
- Midsize jet
- 2 hr 40 min
- One way from
- $12,100
Best Aircraft for New Orleans
Light jets cover the Gulf Coast and Texas; super-midsize jets fly to the Northeast and West Coast nonstop.
New Orleans Private Jet Questions
Which New Orleans airport is closest to the French Quarter?
Lakefront (NEW), about 15 minutes by car.
How long is a private flight from Houston to New Orleans?
About 1 hr in a light jet.
