Which airports can I use when flying from Columbus Airport to Knoxville?

Flights from Columbus Airport to Knoxville usually depart from Columbus (CMH) and arrive at Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Columbus Airport to Knoxville?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Columbus Airport to Knoxville.

Which airports do connecting flights from Columbus Airport to Knoxville pass through?

One-stop flights from Columbus Airport to Knoxville most commonly connect through: • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 64% of one-stop connections • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 18% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 14% of one-stop connections • Nashville Intl (BNA) - 4% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Columbus Airport to Knoxville?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 47% on flights from Columbus Airport to Knoxville. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $284 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $526, a difference of $242. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Columbus Airport to Knoxville?

A nonstop flight from Columbus Airport to Knoxville takes 00m, covering 296 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Columbus Airport to Knoxville?

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.

Have flight prices from Columbus Airport to Knoxville changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $250 to $934. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Columbus Airport to Knoxville looking right now?

One-way fares from Columbus Airport to Knoxville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $125, which is 55% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Columbus Airport to Knoxville?

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 54m, compared with 4h 23m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 4h 40m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

What car rental options are available at Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)?

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 • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • Thrifty • Avis

How much should I expect to pay for a Columbus Airport to Knoxville flight?

Round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Knoxville range from $284 to $506, with an average of $320 over the past 12 months. Anything below $284 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Columbus Airport to Knoxville?

Round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Knoxville typically range from $284 to $506. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $250, on Delta.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus Airport to Knoxville?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus Airport to Knoxville. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 64% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Columbus Airport to Knoxville?

Delta ($250) and Southwest ($258) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Columbus Airport to Knoxville according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Columbus Airport to Knoxville?

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) is the most popular layover for the Columbus Airport to Knoxville route. 64% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via CLT.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Columbus Airport to Knoxville?

Flights via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $289. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Columbus Airport to Knoxville which airport offers the shortest layover?

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) had the shortest average connection time for Columbus Airport to Knoxville layovers at 2h 25m over the past 3 months.

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Cheap Flights from Columbus to Knoxville (CMH-TYS)

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Tue, Dec 1 - Fri, Dec 4

7:05 am - 11:27 amCMH Columbus-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

4h 22m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:10 pm - 9:03 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-CMH Columbus

3h 53m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$250Delta

Tue, Dec 1 - Fri, Dec 4

7:05 am - 11:27 amCMH Columbus-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

4h 22m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:10 pm - 9:03 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-CMH Columbus

3h 53m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$257Delta

Mon, Nov 9 - Fri, Nov 13

5:35 pm - 9:45 pmCMH Columbus-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

4h 10m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

12:50 pm - 8:30 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-CMH Columbus

7h 40m1 stop Orlando

$258Southwest

Mon, Nov 9 - Fri, Nov 13

12:10 pm - 8:35 pmCMH Columbus-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

8h 25m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl

7:25 pm - 10:35 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-CMH Columbus

3h 10m1 stop Nashville Intl

$263Southwest

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2

5:40 pm - 9:35 pmCMH Columbus-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

3h 55m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

7:25 pm - 10:30 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-CMH Columbus

3h 05m1 stop Nashville Intl

$286Southwest

Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30

5:40 pm - 9:35 pmCMH Columbus-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

3h 55m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

8:20 am - 12:00 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-CMH Columbus

3h 40m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

$286Southwest

Sat, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 3

12:20 pm - 4:54 pmCMH Columbus-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

4h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:55 pm - 10:24 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-CMH Columbus

4h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$317United Airlines

Sat, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 3

7:00 am - 2:47 pmCMH Columbus-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

7h 47m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

7:10 pm - 11:44 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-CMH Columbus

4h 34m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$322United Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Nov 5

5:24 am - 11:05 amCMH Columbus-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

5h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:48 am - 11:50 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-CMH Columbus

5h 02m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$367American Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Fri, Nov 6

11:43 am - 4:18 pmCMH Columbus-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

4h 35m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

4:59 pm - 11:21 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-CMH Columbus

6h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$457American Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22

6:00 am - 10:25 amCMH Columbus-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

4h 25m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6:56 am - 11:13 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-CMH Columbus

4h 17m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$607American Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22

5:20 am - 9:45 amCMH Columbus-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

4h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 2:08 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-CMH Columbus

8h 08m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$612United Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 19

5:00 am - 8:32 amCMH Columbus-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

3h 32m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

7:58 pm - 12:21 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-CMH Columbus

4h 23m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$617American Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 19

6:32 pm - 6:14 pmCMH Columbus-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

23h 42m2 stops Greenville Fort Lauderdale

7:45 pm - 12:42 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-CMH Columbus

16h 57m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$659Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 13

6:00 am - 10:33 amCMH Columbus-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

4h 33m1 stop Philadelphia

7:13 pm - 10:56 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-CMH Columbus

3h 43m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$682American Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 13

10:26 am - 5:08 pmCMH Columbus-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

6h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:45 am - 6:59 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-CMH Columbus

9h 14m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

$687United Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 13

5:00 am - 10:23 amCMH Columbus-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

5h 23m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

1:58 pm - 7:17 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-CMH Columbus

5h 19m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$707American Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 13

8:36 am - 1:14 pmCMH Columbus-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

4h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:45 am - 9:01 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-CMH Columbus

11h 16m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

$712United Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 13

6:05 am - 2:42 pmCMH Columbus-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

8h 37m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

9:45 am - 7:51 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-CMH Columbus

10h 06m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

$718United Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 13

5:45 am - 5:55 pmCMH Columbus-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

12h 10m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Nashville Intl

8:20 am - 6:00 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-CMH Columbus

9h 40m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Nashville Intl

$738Southwest

Price, demand and travel trends for Columbus Airport to Knoxville flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Columbus Airport to Knoxville? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Columbus Airport to Knoxville departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus Airport to Knoxville?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus Airport to Knoxville. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 64% higher.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Columbus Airport to Knoxville?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Columbus Airport to Knoxville.
How long is a flight from Columbus Airport to Knoxville?
A nonstop flight from Columbus Airport to Knoxville takes 00m, covering 296 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Columbus Airport to Knoxville?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Columbus Airport to Knoxville flight?
Round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Knoxville range from $284 to $506, with an average of $320 over the past 12 months. Anything below $284 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Columbus Airport to Knoxville changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $250 to $934. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Columbus Airport to Knoxville looking right now?
One-way fares from Columbus Airport to Knoxville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $125, which is 55% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)?
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
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Thrifty
• Avis
Which airports can I use when flying from Columbus Airport to Knoxville?
Flights from Columbus Airport to Knoxville usually depart from Columbus (CMH) and arrive at Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS).
Which airports do connecting flights from Columbus Airport to Knoxville pass through?
One-stop flights from Columbus Airport to Knoxville most commonly connect through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 64% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 4% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Columbus Airport to Knoxville?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 47% on flights from Columbus Airport to Knoxville. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $284 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $526, a difference of $242.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Columbus Airport to Knoxville?
Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 54m, compared with 4h 23m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 4h 40m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Thursday flights average $284, about $242 less than Wednesday fares (46% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Columbus Airport to Knoxville trip for November. Fares historically average $238 round-trip in that month - typically $388 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).

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