Private charter · TYS → PIE
Knoxville to St. Petersburg
551 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Knoxville to St. Petersburg, door to door faster.
Trade about 12 hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville to St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport in St. Petersburg, 551 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
- 551 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 12 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 1
Departing Knoxville
Airports in Knoxville
TYS
Major airportMcGhee Tyson Airport
Knoxville/Maryville · KTYS
- From downtown
- 11 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,000 ft
GKT
Regional airportGatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport
Sevierville · KGKT
- From downtown
- 23 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,506 ft
Arriving St. Petersburg
Airports in St. Petersburg
PIE
Major airportSt. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport
Pinellas Park · KPIE
- From downtown
- 6 mi
- Longest runway
- 9,730 ft
TPA
Major airportTampa International Airport
Tampa · KTPA
- From downtown
- 14 mi
- Longest runway
- 11,002 ft
KVDF
Regional airportTampa Executive Airport
Tampa
- From downtown
- 24 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
When you land
Things to do in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg has remade itself into one of Florida's most walkable, creative downtowns. The waterfront is lined with parks and museums, Central Avenue is packed with independent restaurants, breweries and murals, and the rebuilt St. Pete Pier draws crowds every evening. Business travelers come for financial services, marine science, healthcare and a growing technology and startup scene, along with the University of South Florida's St. Petersburg campus on the bayfront.
- 01
The Dalí Museum
Home to one of the largest collections of Salvador Dalí's work outside Europe, housed in a striking building with a free-form glass bubble and a garden labyrinth.
- 02
St. Pete Pier
The redesigned pier opened in 2020 with restaurants, a fishing deck, a splash pad, an environmental education center and broad views of Tampa Bay and the downtown skyline.
- 03
Fort De Soto Park
This county park spans five interconnected keys at the mouth of Tampa Bay, with highly rated beaches, a historic fort, kayak trails and two long fishing piers.
- 04
Pass-a-Grille
A historic beach village at the southern tip of St. Pete Beach, with a quiet stretch of sand, the shops and cafes of Eighth Avenue and a much-loved sunset tradition.
- 05
Central Avenue and the Murals
Central Avenue's downtown and Grand Central stretches are lined with local restaurants, breweries and shops, and murals from the annual SHINE festival cover walls across the city.
- 06
Sunken Gardens
A garden attraction more than a century old in the middle of the city, with winding paths through tropical plants, waterfalls, koi ponds and a resident flock of flamingos.
Questions
Knoxville to St. Petersburg flights
How long is a private flight from Knoxville to St. Petersburg?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 551 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 12 hours.
Which airports do flights from Knoxville to St. Petersburg use?
You can depart from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) or Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport (GKT) and arrive at St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE), Tampa International Airport (TPA), or Tampa Executive Airport (KVDF). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Knoxville to St. Petersburg 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 Knoxville and St. Petersburg?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from St. Petersburg back to Knoxville are priced the same way.
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St. Petersburg to Knoxville
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