Private charter between BRISTOL and Minneapolis starts at US$29,000 aboard a midsize jet.
Private jet charter from BRISTOL (TRI) to Minneapolis (FCM), and from Minneapolis (FCM) back to BRISTOL (TRI).
BRISTOL and Minneapolis lie approximately 1,314 km apart (816 mi / 709 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$29,000 – US$56,500 for a one-way charter between BRISTOL and Minneapolis, 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. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 02m | 1h 50m – 2h 14m | US$29,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 1h 54m | 1h 43m – 2h 05m | US$40,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 02m | US$29,000 – US$40,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 01m | US$32,000 – US$44,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 57m | US$35,000 – US$49,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 1h 54m | US$40,500 – US$56,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 1h 54m | US$44,500 – US$62,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 1h 57m | US$48,500 – US$68,000 | 9-12 |
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.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
BRISTOL, United States: Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport, Elizabethton Municipal Airport, Virginia Highlands Airport, Greeneville Municipal Airport and Lonesome Pine Airport.
Minneapolis, United States: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field, Flying Cloud Airport, Anoka County-Blaine (Janes Field) Airport, New Richmond Regional Airport and L O Simenstad Municipal Airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Tue, most often around 13:00 UTC.
BRISTOL→Minneapolis runs about 44 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Sun is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRISTOL → Minneapolis | 22 | 151 min | 119 min | Cessna Citation Latitude (15), Cessna Citation Sovereign (4), Cessna Citation XLS (2) |
| Minneapolis → BRISTOL | 20 | 107 min | — | Cessna Citation Latitude (11), Cessna Citation Sovereign (6) |
42 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
42 business-aviation flights were tracked between BRISTOL and Minneapolis from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.8 a week, on 38 separate days.
100% were jets and 0% turboprops. 22 flights set out from the BRISTOL side and 20 from the Minneapolis side.
Busiest full month: September 2025 (8 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Tuesday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| BRISTOL | Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) – 42 flights |
| Minneapolis | Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) – 33 flights; Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) – 8 flights; Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) – 1 flights |
Source: open ADS-B network (adsb.lol), 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026. These are tracked business-aviation movements – a floor, not a census: flights without an active transponder are not seen, and not every flight is a charter.
| Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport | Flying Cloud Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KTRI / TRI | KFCM / FCM |
| Longest hard runway | 8,000 ft | 5,001 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 1,519 ft | 906 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,801 ft spare |
2,180 km 537 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,101 ft spare |
2,410 km 767 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,501 ft spare |
3,700 km 2,057 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,723 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,007 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 801 ft spare |
3,900 km 2,257 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 575 ft short |
4,600 km 2,957 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 71 ft spare |
5,926 km 4,283 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 101 ft spare |
6,400 km 4,757 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 309 ft spare |
7,220 km 5,577 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 439 ft short |
7,400 km 5,757 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 299 ft short |
7,800 km 6,157 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 211 ft spare |
7,400 km 5,757 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 999 ft short |
14,260 km 12,617 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 799 ft short |
11,112 km 9,469 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 999 ft short |
12,960 km 11,317 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 201 ft spare |
11,945 km 10,302 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Elizabethton Municipal Airport (5,001 ft, 24 km) · Virginia Highlands Airport (5,500 ft, 41 km) · Greeneville Municipal Airport (6,300 ft, 48 km) · Lonesome Pine Airport (5,131 ft, 58 km) · Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (6,491 ft, 14 km) · Flying Cloud Airport (5,001 ft, 19 km) · Anoka County-Blaine (Janes Field) Airport (5,000 ft, 29 km) · New Richmond Regional Airport (5,507 ft, 61 km)
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart BRISTOL–Minneapolis when the time is right.
Those 2h 02m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
Guide pricing on BRISTOL–Minneapolis is published clearly: US$29,000 – US$56,500. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
The BRISTOL to Minneapolis route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$29,000 – US$56,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 2h 02m gate to gate over 1,314 km (816 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day BRISTOL–Minneapolis departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Minneapolis to BRISTOL runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 42 business-aviation flights between BRISTOL and Minneapolis – about 0.8 a week, flown on 38 different days. Tuesday was the busiest day of the week and September 2025 the busiest full month (8 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) – 42 flights on the BRISTOL side, and Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) – 33 flights; Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) – 8 flights; Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) – 1 flights on the Minneapolis side.
100% of the tracked flights were jets and 0% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Cessna Citation Latitude.
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