Cheap flights from Knoxville/Maryville (TYS)

East-Tennessee gateway 12 miles south of downtown Knoxville

McGhee Tyson Airport sits about 12 miles south of downtown Knoxville, in east Tennessee, near Maryville. Major carriers include American, Delta, United, Southwest, Allegiant, Spirit, and Frontier. Routes are entirely domestic, with hub connections at ATL, ORD, DFW, CLT, IAH, and DTW plus leisure service to Florida and Las Vegas. Long-haul international travel connects via ATL or ORD.

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Airlines flying from Knoxville/Maryville (TYS)

Major carriers: Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Allegiant Air. Low-cost carriers: Allegiant Air, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly from Knoxville?
Delta, American, United, and Southwest are the largest carriers at TYS, with Allegiant, Spirit, and Frontier adding leisure routes. All scheduled service is domestic. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap compares all of them on one screen, free, no signup, with a direct-flight filter.
How far is McGhee Tyson Airport from downtown Knoxville?
TYS is about 12 miles (19 km) south of downtown Knoxville, a 20-25 minute drive via US-129/Alcoa Highway. There is no direct rail link, so most travellers rideshare or rent a car. Flightmussy lists arrival times so you can plan transfers without surprises.
Are there direct flights from Knoxville to international destinations?
TYS's scheduled passenger network is entirely domestic. International travel typically connects through ATL, ORD, DFW, CLT, or IAH. Flightmussy automatically surfaces the best one-stop international itineraries from TYS in your search results, with the 12-month heatmap showing seasonal patterns.
When should I book flights from Knoxville?
For domestic TYS routes, booking 3-6 weeks ahead typically produces the lowest fares, with January-February and early September being the cheapest months overall. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap shows weekly price patterns so you can pick the cheapest departure window without subscribing to anything.

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