Monroe, Louisiana

Private charter · MSY → MLU

New Orleans to Monroe

203 miles, about 1 hr 10 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

New Orleans to Monroe, door to door faster.

Trade about 4½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 10 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in New Orleans to Monroe Regional Airport in Monroe, 203 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
203 mi
Flight
1 hr 10 min
Driving
4½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
MSYNew OrleansMLUMonroe
MSY → MLU203 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 10 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers40 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 Monroe

Airports in Monroe

  • MLU

    Commercial airport

    Monroe Regional Airport

    Monroe · KMLU

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    7,504 ft

  • KBQP

    Regional airport

    Morehouse Memorial Airport

    Bastrop

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    4,002 ft

  • RSN

    Regional airport

    Ruston Regional Airport

    Ruston · KRSN

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    6,002 ft

  • KF87

    Regional airport

    Union Parish Airport

    Farmerville

    From downtown
    20 mi
    Longest runway
    3,003 ft

  • KM79

    Regional airport

    John H Hooks Jr Memorial Airport

    Rayville

    From downtown
    20 mi
    Longest runway
    3,998 ft

  • KF86

    Regional airport

    Caldwell Parish Airport

    Columbia

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    3,501 ft

When you land

Things to do in Monroe

Monroe and its twin city, West Monroe, across the Ouachita River, form the commercial center of northeast Louisiana. The University of Louisiana Monroe, regional hospitals and manufacturers, including a large paper mill in West Monroe, are major employers, and the city is home to Lumen Technologies. Monroe also has a notable place in aviation history: Delta Air Lines grew out of a crop-dusting company based here in the 1920s. West Monroe gained national attention as the home of Duck Commander, the duck-call company made famous by television.

  1. 01

    Biedenharn Museum and Gardens

    The home of Joseph Biedenharn, the first person to bottle Coca-Cola, features Coca-Cola memorabilia, a Bible museum and formal gardens along the river.

  2. 02

    Chennault Aviation and Military Museum

    Located at Monroe Regional Airport, the museum covers the history of Delta Air Lines’ founding and General Claire Chennault’s Flying Tigers.

  3. 03

    Antique Alley

    Trenton Street in West Monroe is lined with antique shops, boutiques and restaurants in historic buildings near the Ouachita River.

  4. 04

    Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge

    Just north of the city, a cypress-filled lake offers a boardwalk, nature trails, a visitor center in a restored plantation home and abundant birdlife.

  5. 05

    Kiroli Park

    This large park in West Monroe features walking trails, a lake, playgrounds and a dog park in a wooded setting.

  6. 06

    Masur Museum of Art

    Housed in a historic Tudor-style home, the museum displays contemporary art and rotating exhibitions, with a focus on regional artists.

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Questions

New Orleans to Monroe flights

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

About 1 hr 10 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 203 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 4½ hours.

Which airports do flights from New Orleans to Monroe use?

You can depart from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), Lakefront Airport (NEW), or Southern Seaplane Airport (BCS) and arrive at Monroe Regional Airport (MLU), Morehouse Memorial Airport (KBQP), or Ruston Regional Airport (RSN). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from New Orleans to Monroe 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 Monroe?

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

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Monroe to New Orleans

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