Non-stop flights to Knoxville (TYS)
McGhee Tyson Airport is a medium sized airport in United States. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 38 domestic flights to Knoxville.
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All direct flights to Knoxville Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Knoxville Best time to visit Knoxville Business Class flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 1,903 flights arriving at Knoxville Airport, which are 63 flights per day or 3 flights per hour. On an average day, there is at least 1 flight arriving every 20 minutes.
The most frequently departed flights to Knoxville are routes from Atlanta (ATL) in United States and Charlotte (CLT), also in United States. These two routes together are operated 476 times this month, and make up for 25% of all monthly arrivals at McGhee Tyson Airport.
The longest flight to Knoxville TYS is departing from Las Vegas (LAS). This non-stop flight takes around 4 hours and 19 minutes and covers a distance of 1,734 miles (2,791 km).
List of all direct flights to Knoxville
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Knoxville, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Knoxville.
Airlines flying to Knoxville
Currently, there are 7 airlines that fly to Knoxville. Most flights to Knoxville are operated by Allegiant, as they connect 21 airports to TYS. That’s around 2 times as much as American Airlines, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Knoxville. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all TYS flights:
What is the best time to visit Knoxville?
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical
Knoxville is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.
You can visit Knoxville any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .
Business class flights to Knoxville
There are 12 airports that have flights to Knoxville in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to TYS are listed below:
International flights to Knoxville
Currently there are no international flights to Knoxville. The only flights to Knoxville are domestic flights within United States. To get to Knoxville from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Chicago or Dallas-Fort Worth.
Domestic flights to Knoxville
Flights from United States to Knoxville
There are lots of domestic flights to Knoxville (TYS). 38 airports in United States have direct flights to the airport.
From Atlanta, direct flights are offered by Delta (SkyTeam).
From Austin, direct flights are offered by Allegiant, American Airlines (Oneworld) and Southwest Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in November.
From Baltimore-Washington, you can fly non-stop to Knoxville with Southwest Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Boston, the only airline with direct flights is Allegiant. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in November.
From Charlotte, direct flights are offered by American Airlines (Oneworld).
From Chicago, you can fly non-stop to Knoxville with Allegiant. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in August.
From Chicago, you can fly non-stop with American Airlines (Oneworld) or United Airlines (Star Alliance).
From College Station, the only airline with direct flights is American Airlines (Oneworld). This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in November 2026.
From Dallas, you can fly non-stop to Knoxville with Southwest Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Dallas-Fort Worth, the only airline with direct flights is American Airlines (Oneworld).
From Denver, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Knoxville, which are Allegiant, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance).
From Destin / Fort Walton Beach, you can fly non-stop to Knoxville with Allegiant. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in November.
From Detroit, direct flights are offered by Delta (SkyTeam).
From Fort Lauderdale, Gulf Shores and Houston, all direct flights to Knoxville are operated by Allegiant.
From Houston, direct flights are offered by United Airlines (Star Alliance).
From Jacksonville, Key West, Las Vegas and Memphis, all direct flights to Knoxville are operated by Allegiant.
From Miami, the only airline with direct flights is American Airlines (Oneworld).
From Minneapolis, direct flights are offered by Delta (SkyTeam).
From Nashville, you can fly non-stop to Knoxville with Southwest Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From New Haven, direct flights are offered by Avelo Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in November.
From New Orleans, the only airline with direct flights is American Airlines (Oneworld). This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in November 2026.
From New York City, you can fly non-stop with American Airlines (Oneworld) or Delta (SkyTeam).
From Newark and Orlando, you can fly with Allegiant.
From Orlando, you can fly non-stop with Allegiant or Southwest Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in November.
From Philadelphia, you can fly non-stop with Allegiant or American Airlines (Oneworld).
From Phoenix, Punta Gorda, Sarasota / Bradenton and Tampa, all direct flights to Knoxville are operated by Allegiant.
From Tampa, you can fly non-stop to Knoxville with Southwest Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in August.
From Washington, you can fly non-stop with Allegiant or United Airlines (Star Alliance).
From Washington, the only airline with direct flights is American Airlines (Oneworld).
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Alternative airports near Knoxville
Flying to an alternative airport near Knoxville could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Knoxville (TYS) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Asheville (AVL) and Chattanooga (CHA).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Knoxville?
There is 1 airport in Knoxville: McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).
What is the best airport to fly into Knoxville?
The most convenient airport to fly into Knoxville is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).
How many airlines fly to Knoxville?
There are 7 airlines flying to Knoxville from 38 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Knoxville?
Allegiant, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines operate most flights to Knoxville. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Knoxville?
SkyTeam, Oneworld and Star Alliance are all flying to Knoxville.
How many nonstop flights are there to Knoxville?
There are roughly 1,903 flights arriving at Knoxville every month (or 441 flights each week), from a total of 38 airports - all within United States.
What is the official name of Knoxville Airport?
The official name of Knoxville Airport is McGhee Tyson Airport.
What is the airport code of Knoxville Airport?
The airport code of Knoxville Airport is TYS.
What are the most popular flights to Knoxville?
Atlanta, Charlotte and Chicago are the 3 most popular routes to Knoxville. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Knoxville, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Knoxville?
| Atlanta to Knoxville | 1h 5m |
| Charlotte to Knoxville | 1h 10m |
| Chicago to Knoxville | 2h 3m |
| Dallas-Fort Worth to Knoxville | 2h 45m |
| Houston to Knoxville | 2h 37m |
