Private charter · SFO → TYS
San Francisco to Knoxville
2,115 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
San Francisco to Knoxville, door to door faster.
Trade about 44½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco to McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville, 2,115 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
- 2,115 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 44½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 1
Departing San Francisco
Airports in San Francisco
SFO
Major airportSan Francisco International Airport
San Francisco · KSFO
- From downtown
- 11 mi
- Longest runway
- 11,870 ft
OAK
Major airportOakland San Francisco Bay Airport
Oakland · KOAK
- From downtown
- 11 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,520 ft
CCR
Commercial airportBuchanan Field
Concord · KCCR
- From downtown
- 24 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
HWD
Regional airportHayward Executive Airport
Hayward · KHWD
- From downtown
- 18 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,694 ft
HAF
Regional airportHalf Moon Bay Airport
Half Moon Bay · KHAF
- From downtown
- 19 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
Arriving 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
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Questions
San Francisco to Knoxville flights
How long is a private flight from San Francisco to Knoxville?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 2,115 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 44½ hours.
Which airports do flights from San Francisco to Knoxville use?
You can depart from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), or Buchanan Field (CCR) 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco and Knoxville?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Knoxville back to San Francisco are priced the same way.
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