Fly private between St. Petersburg and Knoxville from US$10,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — St. Petersburg (PIE) to Knoxville (TYS) and Knoxville to St. Petersburg — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, St. Petersburg to Knoxville is roughly 887 kilometres — 551 miles, or 479 nautical miles.
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Expect US$10,500 – US$31,000 for a one-way charter between St. Petersburg 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. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 31m | 1h 22m – 1h 40m | US$22,000 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 31m | US$22,000 – US$31,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 30m | US$24,000 – US$34,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 27m | US$26,500 – US$37,000 | 8-10 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
On St. Petersburg–Knoxville, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
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.
Knoxville, United States: McGhee Tyson Airport, Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport, Western Carolina Regional Airport, McMinn County Airport, Rockwood Municipal Airport and Morristown Regional Airport.
| St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport | McGhee Tyson Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KPIE / PIE | KTYS / TYS |
| Longest hard runway | 9,730 ft | 10,000 ft |
| Surface | concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 11 ft | 981 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for St. Petersburg to Knoxville can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport has 9,730 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 887 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) · 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)
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart St. Petersburg–Knoxville when the time is right.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 887 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
The St. Petersburg to Knoxville route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$10,500 – US$31,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 31m gate to gate over 887 km (551 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 St. Petersburg–Knoxville 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.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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