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

• Earliest: departs at 8:05 am and lands at 10:05 am
• Latest: departs at 2:30 pm and lands at 4:30 pm.

The flight takes about 2h.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from New Orleans to Knoxville.

A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Knoxville takes 2h, 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.

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Knoxville range from $356 to $513, with an average of $426 over the past 12 months. Anything below $356 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $329 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $787 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 175 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $269 to $1,698. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New Orleans to Knoxville flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from New Orleans to Knoxville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $237, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $82 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Thrifty
• Avis

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

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 59% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 33% on flights from New Orleans to Knoxville. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $354 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $521, a difference of $167.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Southwest
• American Airlines

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 58m, compared with 4h 06m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 4h 50m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

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

Among airlines operating New Orleans to Knoxville flights:

• American Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

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

• American Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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