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Among airlines operating Knoxville to New Orleans flights:

• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Southwest
• American Airlines

Flights from Knoxville to New Orleans usually depart from Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).

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

• American Airlines: 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 Knoxville to New Orleans:

• Economy Class
• First Class

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$50 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 44% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 4% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 43% on the Knoxville to New Orleans route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $286 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $498, a difference of $212. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in New Orleans are Caesars Superdome, New Orleans Morial Convention Center and Canal Street. These are among the most viewed places in New Orleans on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 11:20 am and lands at 1:18 pm
• Latest: departs at 12:30 pm and lands at 2:28 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 58m.

A nonstop flight from Knoxville to New Orleans takes 1h 58m, covering 541 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 $196 to $1,246. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Knoxville to New Orleans are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $116, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 01m, compared with 4h 12m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 4h 36m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

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

New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Priceless
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Knoxville to New Orleans range from $308 to $462, with an average of $357 over the past 12 months. Anything below $308 counts as a good deal.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Knoxville to New Orleans route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.