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Because of the short distance between the two cities, there are quite a few daily nonstop flights from Tampa to Knoxville. Airlines that service these nonstop flights include Allegiant Air. You will also find many flights that require one layover, and these often are operated by either American or Delta Airlines. The layover may occur in cities such as Atlanta or Charlotte.

An easy way to go from downtown Tampa to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport is by car, which typically takes around 20min in total. If you would prefer to use public transportation, you can take bus lines 100, 58, and 52, which will bring you to the airport in around 1h 50min.

The easiest way to go from McGhee Tyson Airport to the city center of Knoxville is by driving, and the trip will usually take around 15 to 20min. Keep in mind that public transportation is not an option for going between these two locations.

McGhee Tyson Airport does have an on-site car rental center that is conveniently placed in its Arrivals terminal. You can find quite a few major rental companies that have offices in the center, including Avis, Dollar, and Enterprise. Each of these companies stores its respective fleet in a parking area near the center.

Only Allegiant Air operates flights between Tampa and Knoxville.

Flights from Tampa to Knoxville usually depart from Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE) and arrive at Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS).

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Tampa to Knoxville.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $38–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Allegiant Air and Spirit Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Tampa to Knoxville route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $149 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $184, a difference of $35. 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 Tampa to Knoxville flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:40 am
• Latest: departs at 9:46 pm and lands at 11:26 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 40m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 19% above the route average of $172. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Tampa to Knoxville takes 1h 40m, covering 551 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 $84 to $635. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Tampa to Knoxville are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $138, which is 40% above the typical average for this route.

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 Tampa to Knoxville range from $125 to $222, with an average of $172 over the past 12 months. Anything below $125 counts as a good deal.