Private charter between St. Petersburg and BRISTOL starts at US$11,000 aboard a midsize jet.
Private jet charter from St. Petersburg (PIE) to BRISTOL (TRI), and from BRISTOL (TRI) back to St. Petersburg (PIE).
The straight-line distance between St. Petersburg and BRISTOL is about 953 km (592 miles), or 514 nautical miles.
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Expect US$11,000 – US$32,000 for a one-way charter between St. Petersburg and BRISTOL, 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. 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 35m | 1h 26m – 1h 45m | US$23,000 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 35m | US$23,000 – US$32,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 35m | US$25,500 – US$35,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 31m | US$27,500 – US$38,500 | 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.
Jet charter costs between St. Petersburg and BRISTOL are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
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.
BRISTOL, United States: Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport, Elizabethton Municipal Airport, Virginia Highlands Airport, Greeneville Municipal Airport and Lonesome Pine Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — St. Petersburg: Tampa (TPA, KVDF), Pinellas Park (PIE); BRISTOL: Blountville (TRI), Elizabethton (K0A9).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Wed, most often around 12:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Sat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Petersburg → BRISTOL | 34 | 85 min | 78 min | Embraer Praetor 500 (16), Beech Beechjet (5), Cessna Citation Mustang (3), Cessna Citation Ultra (2) |
| BRISTOL → St. Petersburg | 27 | 85 min | — | Embraer Praetor 500 (12), Beech Beechjet (2), Gulfstream 5 (2), Cessna Citation Mustang (2) |
61 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport | Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KPIE / PIE | KTRI / TRI |
| Longest hard runway | 9,730 ft | 8,000 ft |
| Surface | concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 11 ft | 1,519 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for St. Petersburg to BRISTOL can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport has 9,730 ft and Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport 8,000 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 953 km.
Alternates within range: 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) · 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)
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 953 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of St. Petersburg and BRISTOL.
We publish the price band (US$11,000 – US$32,000) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 7-9 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
The St. Petersburg to BRISTOL 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$11,000 – US$32,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 35m gate to gate across the 953 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 St. Petersburg–BRISTOL departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our St. Petersburg–BRISTOL charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: BRISTOL to St. Petersburg runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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