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IAD - TYS • Non-stop
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Typical prices: $54-$283
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Mon 7/27
IAD - TYS • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights to Knoxville

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Knoxville that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Knoxville

Fri, Jul 31 - Mon, Aug 3
Allegiant Air Logo
3:16 pm - 4:42 pm
IAD
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TYS
1h 26mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
12:53 pm - 2:26 pm
TYS
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IAD
1h 33mnonstop
$75Allegiant Air
Mon, Jul 27 - Fri, Jul 31
Allegiant Air Logo
3:16 pm - 4:42 pm
IAD
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TYS
1h 26mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
12:53 pm - 2:26 pm
TYS
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IAD
1h 33mnonstop
$78Allegiant Air
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
United Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 2:37 pm
IAD
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TYS
1h 47mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 11:31 am
TYS
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IAD
1h 46mnonstop
$141United Airlines
Tue, Aug 4 - Thu, Aug 6
Southwest Logo
6:10 pm - 7:50 pm
BWI
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TYS
1h 40mnonstop
Southwest Logo
8:25 am - 10:10 am
TYS
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BWI
1h 45mnonstop
$167Southwest
Tue, Aug 4 - Thu, Aug 6
Southwest Logo
6:35 am - 2:20 pm
BWI
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TYS
7h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:25 am - 10:10 am
TYS
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BWI
1h 45mnonstop
$171Southwest
Thu, Aug 6 - Sat, Aug 15
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:11 am
BWI
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TYS
5h 11m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 9:58 am
TYS
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BWI
3h 58m
1 stop
$173Delta
Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21
Delta Logo
7:05 am - 11:18 am
BWI
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TYS
4h 13m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:35 am - 10:56 am
TYS
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BWI
5h 21m
1 stop
$194Delta
Wed, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 17
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:44 am
BWI
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TYS
5h 44m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 11:09 am
TYS
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BWI
5h 54m
1 stop
$200American Airlines
Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:58 pm
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TYS
5h 58m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 10:22 am
TYS
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MSP
6h 07m
1 stop
$211American Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Sun, Aug 9
United Airlines Logo
6:55 am - 9:43 am
ORD
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TYS
1h 48mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:59 am
TYS
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ORD
1h 59mnonstop
$249United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Knoxville

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Knoxville to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Knoxville?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Knoxville was found on the route from Washington, D.C., at $75 return. The most popular connection is from Fort Lauderdale to Knoxville and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $113 in the last 5 days.

How much is a flight to Knoxville?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Knoxville from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Knoxville costs $216 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $33 and departed from Sarasota. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Boston to Knoxville which costs $213 on average, and Fort Lauderdale to Knoxville, which costs $150 on average.

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What is the cheapest day to fly to Knoxville?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Knoxville clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Knoxville is Thursday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $265. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday, where round-trip prices are $309 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Knoxville?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights to Knoxville, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Knoxville is August, where tickets cost $293 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $389 and $388 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is November with an average price of $187.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Knoxville?

The average price for all round-trip flights to Knoxville depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Knoxville is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $320 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Knoxville is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $495.

What is a good deal for flights to Knoxville?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Knoxville, 25% of our users found tickets to Knoxville for the following prices or less: From Jacksonville $69 round-trip, from Sarasota $101 round-trip, from Orlando Sanford Intl Airport $114 round-trip.

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Flights to Knoxville: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew to Knoxville 
JeffFlew with Allegiant Air
DEN
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TYS
Jun 2026
Knoxville Airport is experiencing significant growth. Parking is an issue while they build more. Arrive early.
OlgaFlew with United Airlines
IAD
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TYS
Mar 2026
Make sure you have enough time in that airport between connecting flights. Take a pillow !

FAQs - booking Knoxville flights

  • How to get from McGhee Tyson Airport to Knoxville city center?

    After your flight to Knoxville, the easiest way to get from McGhee Tyson Airport to the city center is by taxi – easy to find right outside the Arrivals Terminal – or by rental car (desks from all the major car rental services are located at Arrivals). If, on the other hand, you are traveling to a hotel, know that most hotels in the area offer free shuttle services to their guests.

  • What kind of services does McGhee Tyson Airport offer?

    Although small, McGhee Tyson Airport provides a good range of services to its visitors, which include but are not limited to: free Wi-Fi, ATM machines, mobile charging stations, and baby care facilities.

  • Is there a mall near McGhee Tyson Airport?

    Yes, there is. If you are on a long stopover and you have exhausted all shopping options inside the airport, head outside: in the area you can find the Foothills Mall (5.1 miles to the south), the West Town Mall (17.5 miles to the north), and the Turkey Creek Mall (17.5 miles to the northwest), all featuring a great number of stores to satisfy any shopper’s needs.

  • What hotels near McGhee Tyson Airport provide shuttle services?

    If you don’t want the bother of calling a taxi or renting a car, why not stay in a hotel that provides its guests with shuttle services? Both the La Quinta Inn & Suites Knoxville Airport and the Hampton Inn Knoxville Airport, located 5 and 7 minutes from the passenger hub respectively, offer a free airport pick-up and shuttle bus to all of their guests.

  • What are the common stopover options for US flights to McGhee Tyson Airport?

    The stopover options for the US flights to Knoxville vary depending on your airline and departure city. If you're flying with American Airlines from New York, except layovers in Washington or Charlotte. Delta offers flights from New York to TYS with common stops in Nashville, Atlanta, Detroit, Jacksonville, West Palm Beach, Washington, and Miami. Passengers flying from Los Angeles should expect layovers in Austin, Denver, Chicago, Dallas, Charlotte, New York, Miami, Atlanta, and Detroit. Flights from Atlanta have common layovers in Washington and Charlotte.

  • Does McGhee Tyson Airport offer accessible services?

    Yes, McGhee Tyson is an accessible airport. The airport’s management strives to ensure that each person traveling through the airport gets full access to its services and programs. The airport has assistance services representatives who offer wheelchairs and other special services. The representatives wear orange vests and offer their services from 5 am to 7 pm. The airport also offers accessible restrooms and companion restrooms.

  • Which US airports offer direct flights to McGhee Tyson Airport?

    If you’re looking to fly nonstop to Knoxville, we got you covered. Several US airports offer direct flight deals to Knoxville. You can get these direct flights from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), LaGuardia International Airport (LGA), Miami International Airport (MIA), Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), AND Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

  • Which car rental companies are available at McGhee Tyson Airport?

    If you’re looking to self-drive around Knoxville, you’re welcome to get a rental car at the airport. TYS’ Car Rental Center is located just before the Ground Transportation Area on the Lower Level’s Baggage Claim Area. It hosts several rental car agencies. Some of the agencies with onsite services at the airport are Enterprise, Alamo, National, Avis, Thrifty, Dollar Rent a Car, Budget, and Hertz.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Knoxville?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Knoxville was found on the route from Washington, D.C., at $75 return. The most popular connection is from Fort Lauderdale to Knoxville and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $113 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport from central Knoxville?

    The distance between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport and downtown Knoxville is 11 miles.

  • What is the name of Knoxville’s airport?

    Knoxville is served by Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport, also commonly referred to as Mc Ghee Tyson or McGhee Tyson. The airport code is TYS.

  • How much is a flight to Knoxville?

    On average, a flight to Knoxville costs $216. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $33 and departed from Sarasota Bradenton Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Knoxville?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Knoxville.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Knoxville?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Knoxville is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Knoxville?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Knoxville with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Knoxville?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Knoxville up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Knoxville

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Knoxville? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Knoxville for the following prices or less: From Chicago Midway $108, from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl $171, from Chicago O'Hare Intl $400
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Knoxville flight deals.
  • If you have time to spare before your flight, take a walk around McGhee Tyson Airport. This passenger hub offers a number of shopping opportunities to travelers arriving at and departing from it: for some last minute purchases, hit the newspaper stands and kiosk selling magazines, books, traveling essentials, and souvenirs. For locals returning after a long flight wanting to stock up on groceries, there is a mini mart just outside the airport.
  • Eating at McGhee Tyson Airport is also not a problem as there are a number of food concession stands located at various points throughout the airport. These include local cafés and eateries as well as large chains like Starbucks, Cinnabon, and Quiznos Subs.
  • If your flight to Knoxville has landed late and you don’t want to travel at night, the best idea is to spend the night in or near the airport. The Hilton Knoxville Airport, for example, is connected to the passenger hub via a covered walkway and, in addition to comfortable rooms and a rich breakfast spread, it provides a shuttle bus service to the surrounding area within a 5 mile radius.
  • If your flight includes a short stopover in Knoxville and you are tired of shopping, why not gaze at some art? The Art in the Airport Program includes the set-up of a number of exhibitions scattered throughout the terminal, with pieces by local artists displayed on a rotational basis.
  • If, on the other hand, you are on a long stopover, why not get out of the airport and explore a little? McGhee Tyson Airport is ideally located to reach popular attractions such as the Cades Cove Museum (4.8 miles to the south), the UT Gardens (11.6 miles to the north), and the beautiful Lakeshore Park (14.2 miles to the north).
  • If you need cash on arrival at McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), you're welcome to recharge your pockets at the airport. First Horizon and SunTrust banks run ATMs near the TSA Security Checkpoint. TN State Bank ATM is adjacent to Ruby Tuesday.
  • If you’re tagging your furry friend along for the trip to Knoxville, you will be glad to learn that TYS offers service animal relief areas outside the terminal building. The airport’s service animal relief areas are near the Airport Hilton on the Lower Level.
  • Do you need shoeshining services before leaving the airport? You’re welcome to get shoeshine services at the airport’s Classic Shoe Shine. The shoeshine services are available past the TSA Security Checkpoint on the Upper Level.
  • Passengers who need paging assistance should visit the airport’s Information Center on the Baggage Claim Level. The airport’s staff at the Information Center offer paging assistance to passengers with hearing impairments, customer paging, and language assistance.
  • If you're a gadget-toting passenger, you will enjoy your travel through TYS. The airport provides charging stations to keep your devices powered throughout your visit to the airport. You can find the charging ports underneath the seats in both the Upper and Lower Levels of the Terminal building.

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