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Private charter · TRI → TYS

Bristol to Knoxville

100 miles. One price for the whole airplane.

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Trip type
1

Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Bristol to Knoxville, door to door faster.

Trade about 2½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport in Bristol to McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville, 100 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
100 mi
Flight
—
Driving
2½ hours
Passengers
Up to 1
TRIBristolTYSKnoxville
TRI → TYS100 miles direct

Departing Bristol

Airports in Bristol

  • TRI

    Commercial airport

    Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport

    Blountville · KTRI

    From downtown
    15 mi
    Longest runway
    8,000 ft

  • VJI

    Regional airport

    Virginia Highlands Airport

    Abingdon · KVJI

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    5,500 ft

  • K0A9

    Regional airport

    Elizabethton Municipal Airport

    Elizabethton

    From downtown
    15 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

Arriving Knoxville

Airports in Knoxville

  • TYS

    Major airport

    McGhee Tyson Airport

    Knoxville/Maryville · KTYS

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    10,000 ft

  • GKT

    Regional airport

    Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport

    Sevierville · KGKT

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    5,506 ft

When you land

Things to do in Knoxville

Knoxville is the largest city in East Tennessee, home to the flagship University of Tennessee and the headquarters of the Tennessee Valley Authority. Just west of the city, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the largest science and energy laboratory in the Department of Energy system, anchors a cluster of research, nuclear and advanced manufacturing companies. The Pilot Company, which runs the Pilot and Flying J travel centers, is based here, and healthcare and logistics round out the economy. Downtown’s Market Square and Old City are lively, and the city’s outdoor culture has grown around its Urban Wilderness trails.

  1. 01

    World’s Fair Park and the Sunsphere

    The site of the 1982 World’s Fair is now a downtown park with lawns and a performance space, overlooked by the gold-glass Sunsphere and its observation deck.

  2. 02

    Market Square

    This pedestrian square downtown is lined with restaurants and shops, and hosts a farmers market, outdoor concerts and an ice rink in winter.

  3. 03

    Neyland Stadium

    Home of the Tennessee Volunteers, one of the largest stadiums in the country sits on the river, where fans arrive by boat as part of the Vol Navy tradition.

  4. 04

    Ijams Nature Center

    Part of the city’s Urban Wilderness, Ijams offers hiking, mountain biking and paddling around a flooded former marble quarry just south of downtown.

  5. 05

    Tennessee Theatre

    Opened in 1928, the ornate Spanish-Moorish movie palace downtown is the official state theater of Tennessee and hosts concerts, Broadway tours and classic films.

  6. 06

    American Museum of Science and Energy

    In Oak Ridge, about 25 miles west, the museum tells the story of the Manhattan Project and the secret city built to enrich uranium during World War II.

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Questions

Bristol to Knoxville flights

How long is a private flight from Bristol to Knoxville?

About a short flight in a private jet, for 100 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 2½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Bristol to Knoxville use?

You can depart from Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI), Virginia Highlands Airport (VJI), or Elizabethton Municipal Airport (K0A9) and arrive at McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) or Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport (GKT). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Bristol to Knoxville cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Bristol and Knoxville?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Knoxville back to Bristol are priced the same way.

Return flight

Knoxville to Bristol

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