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Among airlines operating Atlanta to Knoxville flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Delta operates flights between Atlanta and Knoxville.

Flights from Atlanta to Knoxville usually depart from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and arrive at Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Atlanta to Knoxville:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $166 round-trip via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD), compared to $389 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 717-200 variants.

Connecting flights from Atlanta to Knoxville most commonly pass through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 33% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 54% on the Atlanta to Knoxville route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $239 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $509, a difference of $270. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Atlanta to Knoxville flights, with 37% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 26%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 12%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Atlanta to Knoxville:

• Earliest: departs at 8:20 am and lands at 9:19 am
• Latest: departs at 11:01 pm and lands at 12:00 am.

The flight takes about 0h 59m.

A nonstop flight from Atlanta to Knoxville takes 0h 59m, covering 152 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $166 to $1,042. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Atlanta to Knoxville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $101, which is 71% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 45m, compared with 15h 21m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $33 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Payless

Round-trip flights from Atlanta to Knoxville range from $259 to $509, with an average of $358 over the past 12 months. Anything below $259 counts as a good deal.

Delta is the only airline on the Atlanta to Knoxville route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.