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

• Earliest: departs at 12:40 pm and lands at 2:30 pm
• Latest: departs at 12:40 pm and lands at 2:30 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 50m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Tampa to Knoxville:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Tampa to Knoxville takes 1h 50m, covering 547 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 Tampa to Knoxville range from $302 to $482, with an average of $373 over the past 12 months. Anything below $302 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 44% above the $373 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $283 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $324 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $90–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Allegiant Air. 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 $200 to $1,190. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Tampa to Knoxville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $127, which is 38% below 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
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Thrifty
• Avis

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

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

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 38% on flights from Tampa to Knoxville. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $313 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $504, a difference of $191.

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

Only Southwest operates flights between Tampa and Knoxville.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 47m, compared with 4h 20m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 4h 41m via Nashville Intl (BNA).

Among airlines operating Tampa to Knoxville flights:

• 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:

• 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.