Private charter between Chattanooga and St. Petersburg starts at US$10,000 aboard a midsize jet.
Private jet charter from Chattanooga (CHA) to St. Petersburg (PIE), and from St. Petersburg (PIE) back to Chattanooga (CHA).
As the crow flies, Chattanooga to St. Petersburg is roughly 827 kilometres — 514 miles, or 447 nautical miles.
From US$10,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Chattanooga–St. Petersburg spans US$10,000 – US$29,500: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
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 26m | 1h 17m – 1h 35m | US$21,000 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 26m | US$21,000 – US$29,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 25m | US$23,000 – US$32,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 22m | US$25,000 – US$35,500 | 8-10 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Charter pricing on Chattanooga–St. Petersburg moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Chattanooga, United States: Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field), Cleveland Regional Jetport, Dalton Municipal Airport, Mark Anton Airport and Tom B. David Field.
St. Petersburg, United States: St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport, Tampa International Airport, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, Tampa Executive Airport, Lakeland Linder International Airport and Brooksville–Tampa Bay Regional Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Chattanooga: Chattanooga (CHA); St. Petersburg: Pinellas Park (PIE), Tampa (TPA, KVDF), Lakeland (LAL).
Observed traffic points to a business-week route with a Friday getaway lean, on the departures logged so far.
Chattanooga→St. Petersburg runs about 5 minutes longer in the flights we have logged so far.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga → St. Petersburg | 13 | 82 min | 69 min | Cessna Citation CJ3 (2) |
| St. Petersburg → Chattanooga | 9 | 77 min | — | Bombardier Challenger (2), Dassault Falcon 2000 (2) |
22 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) | St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KCHA / CHA | KPIE / PIE |
| Longest hard runway | 7,400 ft | 9,730 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | concrete |
| Field elevation | 683 ft | 11 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Chattanooga to St. Petersburg can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Runway is the binding factor: Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) is the shorter of the two at 7,400 ft, against the 6,000 ft the largest types here need — 1,400 ft to spare. The leg is 827 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) · Tampa International Airport (11,002 ft, 17 km) · Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (9,500 ft, 59 km) · Tampa Executive Airport (5,000 ft, 36 km) · Lakeland Linder International Airport (8,500 ft, 66 km)
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 7-9 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
Demand on Chattanooga–St. Petersburg comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,000 – US$29,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 26m gate to gate over 827 km (514 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
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 Chattanooga–St. Petersburg departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Chattanooga–St. Petersburg 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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