Fly private between Chattanooga and Nashville from US$10,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Chattanooga (CHA) to Nashville () and Nashville to Chattanooga — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Chattanooga to Nashville is roughly 199 kilometres — 123 miles, or 107 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Chattanooga to Nashville (and Nashville to Chattanooga) ranges from US$10,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$13,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 48 min | 43 min – 53 min | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 42 min | 38 min – 46 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 48 min | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 46 min | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 42 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 41 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 41 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
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.
The guide range for Chattanooga–Nashville is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules. Slot-controlled hubs at one or both ends can affect both scheduling and cost.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Chattanooga, United States: Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field), Cleveland Regional Jetport, Dalton Municipal Airport, Mark Anton Airport and Tom B. David Field.
Nashville, United States: Nashville International Airport, Smyrna Airport, John C Tune Airport, Music City Executive Airport, Lebanon Municipal Airport and Springfield Robertson County Airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Wed, most often around 12:00 UTC.
Chattanooga→Nashville runs about 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga → Nashville | 28 | 29 min | 26 min | Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (4), Cessna Citation XLS (4), Cessna Citation Sovereign (3), Dassault Falcon 2000 (3) |
| Nashville → Chattanooga | 16 | 26 min | — | Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (5), Cessna Citation Sovereign (3), Embraer Phenom 300 (2), Dassault Falcon 2000 (2) |
44 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
44 business-aviation flights were tracked between Chattanooga and Nashville from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.8 a week, on 36 separate days.
80% were jets and 20% turboprops. 28 flights set out from the Chattanooga side and 16 from the Nashville side.
Busiest full month: April 2026 (13 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Wednesday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Chattanooga | Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) – 42 flights; Cleveland Regional Jetport – 2 flights |
| Nashville | John C Tune Airport – 24 flights; Nashville International Airport (BNA) – 20 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.
| Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) | John C Tune Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KCHA / CHA | KJWN |
| Longest hard runway | 7,400 ft | 6,001 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 683 ft | 495 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Chattanooga to Nashville can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Runway is the binding factor: John C Tune Airport is the shorter of the two at 6,001 ft, against the 6,000 ft the largest types here need — 1 ft to spare. The leg is 199 km.
Alternates within range: Cleveland Regional Jetport (6,200 ft, 42 km) · Dalton Municipal Airport (5,496 ft, 46 km) · Mark Anton Airport (5,001 ft, 56 km) · Tom B. David Field (6,034 ft, 69 km) · Smyrna Airport (8,038 ft, 19 km) · John C Tune Airport (6,001 ft, 20 km) · Music City Executive Airport (6,300 ft, 37 km) · Lebanon Municipal Airport (5,000 ft, 33 km)
A private cabin means confidential conversations stay confidential. Ideal for executives and families alike.
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
Our team responds to Chattanooga–Nashville quote requests within the hour during business hours, with real aircraft options.
Chattanooga–Nashville is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$10,000 – US$13,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 48 min gate to gate across the 199 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Chattanooga–Nashville charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 44 business-aviation flights between Chattanooga and Nashville – about 0.8 a week, flown on 36 different days. Wednesday was the busiest day of the week and April 2026 the busiest full month (13 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) – 42 flights; Cleveland Regional Jetport – 2 flights on the Chattanooga side, and John C Tune Airport – 24 flights; Nashville International Airport (BNA) – 20 flights on the Nashville side.
80% of the tracked flights were jets and 20% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Beechcraft Super King Air 350.
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