Private charter · GLS → MSY
Galveston to New Orleans
281 miles, about 1 hr 40 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Galveston to New Orleans, door to door faster.
Trade about 6 hours on the road for about 1 hr 40 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Scholes International At Galveston Airport in Galveston to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in New Orleans, 281 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 281 mi
- Flight
- 1 hr 40 min
- Driving
- 6 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 40 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers50 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing Galveston
Airports in Galveston
GLS
Commercial airportScholes International At Galveston Airport
Galveston · KGLS
- From downtown
- 5 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,001 ft
Arriving New Orleans
Airports in New Orleans
MSY
Major airportLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
New Orleans · KMSY
- From downtown
- 11 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,104 ft
NEW
Commercial airportLakefront Airport
New Orleans · KNEW
- From downtown
- 5 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,879 ft
BCS
Regional airportSouthern Seaplane Airport
Belle Chasse
- From downtown
- 8 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,200 ft
KASD
Regional airportSlidell Airport
Slidell
- From downtown
- 30 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,002 ft
When you land
Things to do in New Orleans
New Orleans is unlike any other American city, shaped by French, Spanish, African, Caribbean and Creole influences that show up in its architecture, its music and above all its food. Tourism and conventions are central to the economy, but so are the Port of New Orleans, the energy companies that run offshore operations in the Gulf, shipbuilding, Tulane University and a large healthcare sector led by Ochsner Health. The city’s calendar is packed with festivals, from Mardi Gras and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival to major sporting events at the Caesars Superdome.
- 01
French Quarter
The city’s oldest neighborhood is known for wrought-iron balconies, Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, Bourbon Street’s nightlife and the antique shops and galleries of Royal Street.
- 02
The National WWII Museum
Founded by historian Stephen Ambrose, this sprawling museum covers the war with immersive exhibits, aircraft hanging in a pavilion and the 4D film Beyond All Boundaries.
- 03
Garden District
Ride the St. Charles Avenue streetcar to this neighborhood of grand 19th-century mansions and gardens, with Commander’s Palace and Magazine Street’s shops nearby.
- 04
Frenchmen Street
In the Marigny, just beyond the French Quarter, small clubs such as the Spotted Cat and Snug Harbor offer live jazz, brass bands and blues nightly.
- 05
City Park and New Orleans Museum of Art
One of the largest urban parks in the country holds the art museum, the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, centuries-old live oaks and Café du Monde’s park outpost.
- 06
Preservation Hall
Founded in 1961 in a French Quarter building, this intimate venue presents traditional New Orleans jazz in short, acoustic sets several times a night.
Questions
Galveston to New Orleans flights
How long is a private flight from Galveston to New Orleans?
About 1 hr 40 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 281 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 6 hours.
Which airports do flights from Galveston to New Orleans use?
You can depart from Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) and arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), Lakefront Airport (NEW), or Southern Seaplane Airport (BCS). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Galveston to New Orleans cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between Galveston and New Orleans?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from New Orleans back to Galveston are priced the same way.
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