Charter Fort Lauderdale to Knoxville privately from US$12,500, about 1h 50m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Knoxville (TYS) and Knoxville to Fort Lauderdale — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Fort Lauderdale and Knoxville is about 1,143 km (710 miles), or 617 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Fort Lauderdale to Knoxville (and Knoxville to Fort Lauderdale) ranges from US$12,500 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$37,000 for a midsize jet such as the Cessna Citation XLS+. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 50m | 1h 39m – 2h 01m | US$26,500 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 50m | US$26,500 – US$37,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 49m | US$29,000 – US$40,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 45m | US$32,000 – US$44,500 | 8-10 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Fort Lauderdale–Knoxville charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Fort Lauderdale, United States: Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, Miami International Airport, Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport, Boca Raton Airport and Miami Executive 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.
| Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | McGhee Tyson Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KFLL / FLL | KTYS / TYS |
| Longest hard runway | 9,000 ft | 10,000 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 9 ft | 981 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Fort Lauderdale to Knoxville can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport has 9,000 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 1,143 km.
Alternates within range: Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (6,002 ft, 14 km) · Miami International Airport (13,016 ft, 34 km) · Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (8,002 ft, 22 km) · Boca Raton Airport (6,276 ft, 34 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)
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
Fort Lauderdale–Knoxville is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$12,500 – US$37,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 50m gate to gate across the 1,143 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 Fort Lauderdale–Knoxville departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Fort Lauderdale–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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