Charter Houston to Knoxville privately from US$19,500, about 1h 57m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Houston (IAH) ⇄ Knoxville (TYS) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Houston to Knoxville is roughly 1,241 kilometres — 771 miles, or 670 nautical miles.
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Expect US$19,500 – US$54,000 for a one-way charter between Houston 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.
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. | 1h 57m | 1h 45m – 2h 09m | US$28,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 1h 50m | 1h 39m – 2h 01m | US$38,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 57m | US$28,000 – US$39,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 56m | US$31,000 – US$43,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 52m | US$33,500 – US$47,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 1h 50m | US$38,500 – US$54,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 1h 50m | US$42,500 – US$59,500 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 1h 52m | US$46,000 – US$65,000 | 9-12 |
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.
What determines the price between Houston and Knoxville? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Houston, United States: George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Ellington Airport, Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport, David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport, Sugar Land Regional Airport and William P. Hobby 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.
| George Bush Intercontinental Airport | McGhee Tyson Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KIAH / IAH | KTYS / TYS |
| Longest hard runway | 12,001 ft | 10,000 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 97 ft | 981 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for Houston to Knoxville can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. George Bush Intercontinental Airport has 12,001 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 1,241 km.
Alternates within range: Ellington Airport (9,001 ft, 45 km) · Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport (7,501 ft, 41 km) · David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (7,009 ft, 22 km) · Sugar Land Regional Airport (8,000 ft, 50 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)
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Houston and Knoxville is built around your itinerary.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Houston–Knoxville trip to about 1h 57m gate to gate.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
See the guide range — US$19,500 – US$54,000 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
Houston–Knoxville is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$19,500 – US$54,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 57m gate to gate over 1,241 km (771 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Houston–Knoxville 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.
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