Fly private between Philadelphia and Knoxville from US$10,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Philadelphia (PHL) to Knoxville (TYS) and Knoxville to Philadelphia — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Philadelphia and Knoxville is about 891 km (554 miles), or 481 nautical miles.
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Expect US$10,500 – US$31,000 for a one-way charter between Philadelphia and Knoxville, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 31m | 1h 22m – 1h 40m | US$22,000 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 31m | US$22,000 – US$31,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 30m | US$24,000 – US$34,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 27m | US$26,500 – US$37,000 | 8-10 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Every Philadelphia–Knoxville quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Philadelphia, United States: Philadelphia International Airport, Northeast Philadelphia Airport, Wilmington Airport, Millville Municipal Airport, Trenton Mercer Airport and Chester County G O Carlson Airport.
Knoxville, United States: McGhee Tyson Airport, Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport, Western Carolina Regional Airport, McMinn County Airport, Rockwood Municipal Airport and Morristown Regional Airport.
| Philadelphia International Airport | McGhee Tyson Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KPHL / PHL | KTYS / TYS |
| Longest hard runway | 12,000 ft | 10,000 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 36 ft | 981 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Philadelphia to Knoxville can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Philadelphia International Airport has 12,000 ft and McGhee Tyson Airport 10,000 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 891 km.
Alternates within range: Northeast Philadelphia Airport (7,000 ft, 31 km) · Wilmington Airport (7,275 ft, 38 km) · Millville Municipal Airport (6,003 ft, 58 km) · Trenton Mercer Airport (6,006 ft, 58 km) · Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport (5,506 ft, 42 km) · Western Carolina Regional Airport (5,500 ft, 69 km) · McMinn County Airport (6,450 ft, 69 km) · Rockwood Municipal Airport (5,000 ft, 64 km)
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 1h 31m to your destination. That's the full journey.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Philadelphia to Knoxville.
Demand on Philadelphia–Knoxville comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$10,500 – US$31,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 31m gate to gate across the 891 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Philadelphia–Knoxville departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Philadelphia–Knoxville charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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