Chattanooga, Tennessee

Private charter · TRI → CHA

Bristol to Chattanooga

186 miles, about 1 hr 5 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Bristol to Chattanooga, door to door faster.

Trade about 4½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 5 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport in Bristol to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) in Chattanooga, 186 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
186 mi
Flight
1 hr 5 min
Driving
4½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
TRIBristolCHAChattanooga
TRI → CHA186 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 5 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers35 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

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

  • K0A4

    Regional airport

    Johnson City Airport

    Johnson City

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    3,000 ft

  • K6A4

    Regional airport

    Johnson County Airport

    Mountain City

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    4,498 ft

Arriving Chattanooga

Airports in Chattanooga

  • CHA

    Commercial airport

    Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)

    Chattanooga · KCHA

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    7,400 ft

  • KFGU

    Regional airport

    Collegedale Municipal Airport

    Apison

    From downtown
    13 mi
    Longest runway
    4,986 ft

  • APT

    Regional airport

    Marion County Airport - Brown Field

    Jasper · KAPT

    From downtown
    19 mi
    Longest runway
    3,498 ft

  • KRZR

    Regional airport

    Cleveland Regional Jetport

    Cleveland

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    6,200 ft

  • K9A5

    Regional airport

    Barwick Lafayette Airport

    Lafayette

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    4,999 ft

When you land

Things to do in Chattanooga

Chattanooga sits in a bend of the Tennessee River surrounded by mountains, and the city has transformed itself from an industrial town into one of the South’s most livable cities. Volkswagen builds vehicles at its plant on the city’s east side, insurance giant Unum and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee are headquartered here, and McKee Foods, the maker of Little Debbie snacks, is based in nearby Collegedale. The city-owned electric utility built one of the first citywide fiber networks in the country, which helped attract technology startups and remote workers.

  1. 01

    Tennessee Aquarium

    On the downtown riverfront, the aquarium’s two buildings follow fresh water from the Appalachian mountains to the Gulf of Mexico and explore the ocean’s reefs and depths.

  2. 02

    Rock City Gardens

    Atop Lookout Mountain, trails wind through giant rock formations to Lover’s Leap, where on clear days the view is said to take in seven states.

  3. 03

    Ruby Falls

    Deep inside Lookout Mountain, a guided cave walk leads to a 145-foot underground waterfall, lit in color within a soaring cavern.

  4. 04

    Lookout Mountain Incline Railway

    One of the steepest passenger railways in the world climbs from the St. Elmo neighborhood to the mountain’s summit, with views over the city.

  5. 05

    Walnut Street Bridge

    One of the longest pedestrian bridges in the world, this historic truss bridge links downtown with the North Shore’s shops, restaurants and Coolidge Park.

  6. 06

    Hunter Museum of American Art

    Perched on a bluff above the river, the museum combines a classical mansion with modern additions and holds American art from the colonial era to the present.

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Questions

Bristol to Chattanooga flights

How long is a private flight from Bristol to Chattanooga?

About 1 hr 5 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 186 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 4½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Bristol to Chattanooga use?

You can depart from Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI), Virginia Highlands Airport (VJI), or Elizabethton Municipal Airport (K0A9) and arrive at Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA), Collegedale Municipal Airport (KFGU), or Marion County Airport - Brown Field (APT). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Bristol to Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga?

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

Return flight

Chattanooga to Bristol

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