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Among airlines operating Houston to Knoxville flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

2 airlines operate flights between Houston and Knoxville. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Allegiant Air

Flights from Houston to Knoxville may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS).

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

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class 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 Houston to Knoxville:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $234 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $332 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Houston to Knoxville most commonly connect through:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 47% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 2% of one-stop connections

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 33% on the Houston to Knoxville route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $274 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $404, a difference of $130. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston to Knoxville flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:00 am and lands at 10:16 am
• Latest: departs at 8:35 pm and lands at 10:51 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 16m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 31% above the route average of $336. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Houston to Knoxville takes 2h 16m, covering 781 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.

One-way fares from Houston to Knoxville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $146, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 38m, compared with 4h 45m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 4h 46m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Knoxville is 1 hour ahead of Houston (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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 Houston to Knoxville range from $221 to $485, with an average of $336 over the past 12 months. Anything below $221 counts as a good deal.

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