Alexandria, Louisiana

Private charter · MSY → AEX

New Orleans to Alexandria

164 miles, about 55 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

New Orleans to Alexandria, door to door faster.

Trade about 4 hours on the road for about 55 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in New Orleans to Alexandria International Airport in Alexandria, 164 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
164 mi
Flight
55 min
Driving
4 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
MSYNew OrleansAEXAlexandria
MSY → AEX164 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers55 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers30 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing New Orleans

Airports in New Orleans

  • MSY

    Major airport

    Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    New Orleans · KMSY

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    10,104 ft

  • NEW

    Commercial airport

    Lakefront Airport

    New Orleans · KNEW

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    6,879 ft

  • BCS

    Regional airport

    Southern Seaplane Airport

    Belle Chasse

    From downtown
    8 mi
    Longest runway
    3,200 ft

  • KASD

    Regional airport

    Slidell Airport

    Slidell

    From downtown
    30 mi
    Longest runway
    5,002 ft

Arriving Alexandria

Airports in Alexandria

  • AEX

    Commercial airport

    Alexandria International Airport

    Alexandria · KAEX

    From downtown
    6 mi
    Longest runway
    9,352 ft

  • ESF

    Commercial airport

    Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport

    Alexandria · KESF

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    5,998 ft

  • KMKV

    Regional airport

    Marksville Municipal Airport

    Marksville

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    3,799 ft

  • K2L0

    Regional airport

    Pineville Municipal Airport

    Pineville

    From downtown
    2 mi
    Longest runway
    3,000 ft

  • K1R4

    Regional airport

    Woodworth Airport

    Woodworth

    From downtown
    13 mi
    Longest runway
    3,100 ft

  • K2R6

    Regional airport

    Bunkie Municipal Airport

    Bunkie

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    3,005 ft

When you land

Things to do in Alexandria

Alexandria, with Pineville across the Red River, sits near the geographic center of Louisiana and serves as the commercial and medical hub for the central part of the state. Healthcare is a major employer, along with government, retail and the military: Fort Johnson, one of the Army’s major training installations, lies to the southwest, and Camp Beauregard in Pineville is a Louisiana National Guard base. Alexandria International Airport occupies the former England Air Force Base, now redeveloped as England Airpark, with a long runway that has also handled military charter flights.

  1. 01

    Kisatchie National Forest

    Louisiana’s only national forest covers more than 600,000 acres of longleaf pine, with hiking, scenic drives, waterfalls and camping.

  2. 02

    Alexandria Zoological Park

    This zoo, set in the city’s historic Bringhurst Park, is home to hundreds of animals, including a Louisiana-themed area with native wildlife.

  3. 03

    Kent Plantation House

    Built around 1800, the Creole-style house is among the oldest standing structures in central Louisiana, surrounded by historic outbuildings and gardens.

  4. 04

    Alexandria Museum of Art

    Housed in a former bank building on the riverfront, the museum presents rotating exhibitions of contemporary and regional art, along with educational programs.

  5. 05

    Louisiana Maneuvers and Military Museum

    At Camp Beauregard in Pineville, the museum covers the 1940–41 Louisiana Maneuvers and the military history of the state.

  6. 06

    Arna Bontemps African American Museum

    This museum honors the poet and Harlem Renaissance writer in his birthplace, with exhibits on his life and the region’s African American history.

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Questions

New Orleans to Alexandria flights

How long is a private flight from New Orleans to Alexandria?

About 55 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 164 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 4 hours.

Which airports do flights from New Orleans to Alexandria use?

You can depart from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), Lakefront Airport (NEW), or Southern Seaplane Airport (BCS) and arrive at Alexandria International Airport (AEX), Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport (ESF), or Marksville Municipal Airport (KMKV). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from New Orleans to Alexandria 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 New Orleans and Alexandria?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Alexandria back to New Orleans are priced the same way.

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Alexandria to New Orleans

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