Private charter · SJC → TRI
San Jose to Bristol
2,168 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
San Jose to Bristol, door to door faster.
Trade about 45½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Mineta San Jose International Airport in San Jose to Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport in Bristol, 2,168 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
- 2,168 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 45½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 1
Departing San Jose
Airports in San Jose
SJC
Major airportMineta San Jose International Airport
San Jose · KSJC
- From downtown
- 3 mi
- Longest runway
- 11,000 ft
NUQ
Commercial airportMoffett Federal Airfield
Mountain View · KNUQ
- From downtown
- 10 mi
- Longest runway
- 9,197 ft
LVK
Regional airportLivermore Municipal Airport
Livermore · KLVK
- From downtown
- 25 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,253 ft
HWD
Regional airportHayward Executive Airport
Hayward · KHWD
- From downtown
- 26 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,694 ft
Arriving Bristol
Airports in Bristol
TRI
Commercial airportTri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport
Blountville · KTRI
- From downtown
- 15 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,000 ft
VJI
Regional airportVirginia Highlands Airport
Abingdon · KVJI
- From downtown
- 11 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,500 ft
K0A9
Regional airportElizabethton Municipal Airport
Elizabethton
- From downtown
- 15 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
When you land
Things to do in Bristol
Bristol is a city split by a state line: State Street runs right along the Tennessee–Virginia border, with Bristol, Tennessee on one side and Bristol, Virginia on the other. Its place in music history was secured in 1927, when the Bristol Sessions recorded the Carter Family and Jimmie Rodgers, earning the city recognition from Congress as the Birthplace of Country Music. Today the local economy includes manufacturing, healthcare, retail and tourism, and the Hard Rock casino resort on the Virginia side has added a new entertainment draw.
- 01
Bristol Motor Speedway
The steeply banked half-mile track hosts NASCAR races, including a popular night race in late summer, and its stands seat a crowd larger than most cities.
- 02
Birthplace of Country Music Museum
A Smithsonian affiliate, the museum tells the story of the 1927 Bristol Sessions and their influence on American music, with interactive exhibits and a working radio station.
- 03
State Street
Bristol’s downtown main street straddles the Tennessee–Virginia line, marked by a lighted sign, and is lined with shops, restaurants and music venues.
- 04
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol
On the Virginia side of town, this resort offers casino gaming, a hotel, restaurants and a performance venue that hosts touring musicians.
- 05
South Holston River
Below South Holston Dam, cold tailwater makes this one of the best trout rivers in the Southeast, with guided fly-fishing trips for wild brown and rainbow trout.
- 06
Virginia Creeper Trail
Running from Abingdon, Virginia, through Damascus toward Whitetop, this rail-trail crosses dozens of trestles, and the downhill ride from Whitetop to Damascus is a favorite, with bike shuttles available.
Questions
San Jose to Bristol flights
How long is a private flight from San Jose to Bristol?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 2,168 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 45½ hours.
Which airports do flights from San Jose to Bristol use?
You can depart from Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ), or Livermore Municipal Airport (LVK) and arrive at Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI), Virginia Highlands Airport (VJI), or Elizabethton Municipal Airport (K0A9). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from San Jose to Bristol 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 Jose and Bristol?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Bristol back to San Jose are priced the same way.
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Bristol to San Jose
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