Burlington & Greensboro, NC to New Orleans, LA
The Crescent City, reached in a straight line.
Private Jet Charter, Burlington to New Orleans
Twelve hours on the road bends through five states to get here. SkySouth flies it in under two, landing at a restored Art Deco airport five miles from the French Quarter instead of fifteen.
Why this route works
Twelve hours by highway. Under two by air.
Where you land
An airport with its own second line.
SkySouth routes charter flights into New Orleans Lakefront Airport, not the commercial terminals fifteen miles from downtown.
Opened in 1934 as the world's first combined land and seaplane airport
Lakefront Airport sits on a man made peninsula jutting into Lake Pontchartrain, its restored Art Deco terminal considered one of the finest surviving examples of the style in the country.
Five miles from the French Quarter
Where the commercial airport sits roughly fifteen miles from downtown, Lakefront puts arriving passengers in the French Quarter or Central Business District in about fifteen minutes.
Rebuilt after Katrina, still flying
Hurricane Katrina submerged the terminal under four feet of lake water in 2005. A seventeen million dollar restoration brought the historic building back, and the airport operates U.S. Customs and Agriculture services around the clock.
Lakefront Airport's history, ownership, and current operations are documented directly by New Orleans Lakefront Airport, operated by the Non-Flood Protection Asset Management Authority, a public agency of the State of Louisiana.
The airport ranks among the top general aviation facilities in the country for its class, and its three runways handle private, corporate, and military traffic alongside a flight school and full FBO services.
Who books this route
The city's calendar, and who flies in for it.
The single busiest stretch of the year for private aviation into New Orleans. Groups book weeks out, and Lakefront's proximity to the parade routes makes it the clear choice over MSY.
Held each spring at the Fair Grounds, drawing music fans and industry professionals who want to fly in for a set of days rather than commit to a full commercial itinerary.
The Central Business District's convention traffic makes same day and overnight charter trips a routine part of doing business here.
College and NFL Saturdays and Sundays bring a steady run of group charters through the fall, timed tightly around kickoff and the trip home.
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Light jet performance tailored to regional routes and long hops.
Citation CJ1
Agile 5-passenger light jet perfect for direct regional travel with exceptional airfield access.
Citation CJ3
Spacious 7-passenger light jet offering extended range, quiet cabin comfort, and superior speed.
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What a charter to New Orleans typically runs.
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Based on approximately 1.9 billed flight hours each way on the Citation CJ1. Excludes fuel surcharges and additional services.
Call for an Exact QuoteHigher earnings growth reported among small and mid sized companies using business aviation, compared to non users, over a five year study period.
Convention season has a way of making the case itself.
A study of small and medium sized companies conducted by NEXA Advisors for the National Business Aviation Association found that firms using business aircraft posted meaningfully higher EBITDA, earnings, and revenue growth than comparable companies that did not, even through a recession.
For a company with regular business in New Orleans, whether energy, shipping, or convention work, that same advantage applies every time a charter replaces a full travel day. Read the full NEXA Advisors study via NBAA.
Common questions
Everything you need to know before you book.
How long is a private jet flight from Burlington to New Orleans?
Flight time is approximately one hour and fifty minutes on SkySouth's Citation CJ1 or CJ3 aircraft, covering roughly 610 nautical miles.
What airport does SkySouth use in New Orleans?
SkySouth routes charters into New Orleans Lakefront Airport (KNEW), a historic Art Deco general aviation field located on Lake Pontchartrain, just 5 miles from the French Quarter.
Why is Lakefront Airport better than Louis Armstrong International (MSY)?
Lakefront Airport is 5 miles from downtown and the French Quarter compared to 15 miles for MSY, allowing you to bypass commercial airline congestion and reach your hotel or meeting in 15 minutes.
Can SkySouth handle group travel for events like Mardi Gras or Jazz Fest?
Yes. SkySouth frequently flies group charters for major New Orleans events. Early booking is advised during peak festival weekends due to high demand for ramp space.
How much does it cost to charter a jet to New Orleans?
Starting rates run from about $2,900 per flight hour on the Citation CJ1 and $3,500 per flight hour on the Citation CJ3. A one way trip to New Orleans bills at roughly 1.9 flight hours.
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Ready to skip the drive to New Orleans?
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