Knoxville, Tennessee

Private charter · GVL → TYS

Gainesville to Knoxville

107 miles, about 35 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Gainesville to Knoxville, door to door faster.

Trade about 2½ hours on the road for about 35 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport in Gainesville to McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville, 107 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
107 mi
Flight
35 min
Driving
2½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
GVLGainesvilleTYSKnoxville
GVL → TYS107 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers35 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers20 min

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

Departing Gainesville

Airports in Gainesville

  • GVL

    Regional airport

    Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport

    Gainesville · KGVL

    From downtown
    1 mi
    Longest runway
    5,496 ft

  • KJCA

    Regional airport

    Jackson County Airport

    Jefferson

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    5,210 ft

  • KAJR

    Regional airport

    Habersham County Airport

    Cornelia

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    5,503 ft

  • LZU

    Regional airport

    Gwinnett County Briscoe Field

    Lawrenceville · KLZU

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    6,001 ft

  • WDR

    Regional airport

    Barrow County Airport

    Winder · KWDR

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    5,202 ft

  • K9A0

    Regional airport

    Lumpkin County Wimpys Airport

    Dahlonega

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    3,090 ft

Arriving Knoxville

Airports in Knoxville

  • TYS

    Major airport

    McGhee Tyson Airport

    Knoxville/Maryville · KTYS

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    10,000 ft

  • KDKX

    Regional airport

    Knoxville Downtown Island Airport

    Knoxville

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    3,499 ft

  • GKT

    Regional airport

    Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport

    Sevierville · KGKT

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    5,506 ft

  • KJAU

    Regional airport

    Campbell County Airport - Colonel Tommy C Stiner Airfield

    Jacksboro

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    4,000 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

Gainesville to Knoxville flights

How long is a private flight from Gainesville to Knoxville?

About 35 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 107 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 2½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Gainesville to Knoxville use?

You can depart from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL), Jackson County Airport (KJCA), or Habersham County Airport (KAJR) and arrive at McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), Knoxville Downtown Island Airport (KDKX), 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville and Knoxville?

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

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Knoxville to Gainesville

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