Private charter · MSY → AMA
New Orleans to Amarillo
757 miles, about 4 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
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Trade about 16 hours on the road for about 4 hr 25 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in New Orleans to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport in Amarillo, 757 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 757 mi
- Flight
- 4 hr 25 min
- Driving
- 16 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers4 hr 25 min + fuel stop
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers2 hr 20 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing 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
Arriving Amarillo
Airports in Amarillo
AMA
Commercial airportRick Husband Amarillo International Airport
Amarillo · KAMA
- From downtown
- 8 mi
- Longest runway
- 13,502 ft
TDW
Regional airportTradewind Airport
Amarillo · KTDW
- From downtown
- 2 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,098 ft
KT45
Regional airportPanhandle Carson County Airport
Panhandle
- From downtown
- 29 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,404 ft
When you land
Things to do in Amarillo
Amarillo is the business center of the Texas Panhandle, a region built on cattle, feedyards, beef processing, wheat and energy. The Pantex plant east of town, hospitals serving a wide rural area and a roster of ranching, agricultural and energy companies make it a frequent stop for executives and specialists who need to cover a lot of ground quickly.
- 01
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Southeast of the city, this colorful canyon stretches for roughly 120 miles. Hike to the Lighthouse rock formation, ride horseback along the canyon floor or catch the outdoor musical TEXAS in summer.
- 02
Cadillac Ranch
Ten Cadillacs buried nose-down in a field along Interstate 40 have been a roadside landmark since 1974, and visitors are encouraged to add their own spray-painted layer.
- 03
Route 66 Historic District
Along Southwest Sixth Avenue, a mile of old Mother Road storefronts houses antique shops, galleries, bars and diners that recall the highway’s heyday.
- 04
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
In nearby Canyon on the West Texas A&M campus, the largest history museum in Texas covers paleontology, Western art, petroleum history and a recreated pioneer town.
- 05
The Big Texan Steak Ranch
This Route 66 landmark is famous for its 72-ounce steak challenge, its giant cowboy sign and a dining room full of Old West character.
- 06
American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum
Amarillo is home to the American Quarter Horse Association, and its museum tells the story of the breed and the ranchers, trainers and horses that shaped it.
Questions
New Orleans to Amarillo flights
How long is a private flight from New Orleans to Amarillo?
About 4 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 757 miles direct, plus a short fuel stop. Driving the same trip takes about 16 hours.
Which airports do flights from New Orleans to Amarillo use?
You can depart from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), Lakefront Airport (NEW), or Southern Seaplane Airport (BCS) and arrive at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA), Tradewind Airport (TDW), or Panhandle Carson County Airport (KT45). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from New Orleans to Amarillo 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 Amarillo?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Amarillo back to New Orleans are priced the same way.
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Amarillo to New Orleans
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