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Nonstop flights
Southwest Knoxville: Every TYS Route, Schedule Pattern and Las Vegas 2027Southwest flies from Knoxville TYS to Nashville, Baltimore, Dallas Love, Orlando, Denver, Tampa and Austin, with Las Vegas announced for March 2027.Allegiant Knoxville: All 21 TYS Nonstops, Base and SeasonsAllegiant flies 21 nonstops from Knoxville TYS, an Allegiant base since 2018. See every route, which are seasonal, how often they fly and the competition.Knoxville to Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago: TYS Hub Nonstops ComparedEvery hub nonstop from Knoxville TYS: Atlanta, Charlotte, O'Hare, DFW, Detroit, Minneapolis, Houston and Nashville, plus a drive-to-the-hub calculator.Beach Flights From Knoxville: Nonstops to Florida and the Gulf, Drive vs Fly12 sun and beach nonstops from Knoxville TYS, from Destin and Gulf Shores to Key West, with a drive-or-fly calculator using real road distances.Flights From Knoxville to New York, D.C., Chicago, Boston: Which AirportKnoxville nonstops to New York, Washington, Chicago, Boston and Philadelphia, with a chooser that ranks LGA, EWR, DCA, IAD, BWI and more by time to downtown.Flights From Knoxville to Denver, Las Vegas, Phoenix and TexasKnoxville nonstops to Denver, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Austin, Dallas and Houston: airlines, seasons, Southwest Vegas in 2027 and a time-zone landing calculator.Does Knoxville Have International Flights? Best Hub for Every RegionKnoxville TYS has no international flights. Find the best one-stop hub from Knoxville to Europe, Mexico, the Caribbean, Asia and more, using real nonstops only.Nonstop Flights From Knoxville to Florida: Which of 11 Airports to PickKnoxville flies nonstop to 11 Florida airports. Pick your beach, park or cruise port and see the closest one, its airlines from TYS and the real drive time.Flights From Knoxville to Pittsburgh, Seattle, LA, Myrtle Beach: No Nonstop YetKnoxville has no nonstop to Pittsburgh, Seattle, Los Angeles, Myrtle Beach, Pensacola, New Orleans or Cancún. See the best one-stop, the drive, and request one.Knoxville Airport New Routes 2025 to 2027: Every Launch and Exit at TYSEvery new route and exit at Knoxville McGhee Tyson, 2025 to 2027: Southwest's arrival, United Newark, Allegiant adds, Frontier's exit and Vegas in 2027.Knoxville Airport Airlines: Who Flies Where From TYS, Network ExplorerWhat airlines fly out of Knoxville? Allegiant, American, Avelo, Delta, Southwest and United. Pick one to see its TYS network and onward reach on a live map.Nonstop Flights From Knoxville TN: All 36 TYS Destinations, SortableEvery nonstop from Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS): 36 destinations on 6 airlines, with seasons, sourced frequencies, a route map and a weekend filter.
McGhee Tyson Airport
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) Guide: Parking, Security, Gates & Game DaysAn independent guide to Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport: parking rates, how early to arrive, gates, food, the new garage and Vols game-day travel.TYS Airport Parking: Rates, Lots, Cost Calculator & the New GarageMcGhee Tyson (TYS) parking: Garage $22, Terminal A/B $16, Economy C/G $13 a day, $1 per 20 minutes. Price your stay and see the 2027 garage detours.How Early to Arrive at Knoxville Airport (TYS): Security Times & PlannerMcGhee Tyson asks for 2.5 hours (3 on peak weekends). See the 3 daily security rushes, why lines grew, and plan when to leave home for your TYS flight.Knoxville Airport Terminal Map: Gates 1-13, Food Hours & Wi-Fi at TYSExplore McGhee Tyson's terminal: gates 1 to 13 after the fall 2026 renumbering, which restaurants are open when, free Wi-Fi, ATMs and where to meet your ride.Knoxville Airport to Downtown, UT & Gatlinburg: Drive Times and RidesHow far McGhee Tyson is from downtown Knoxville, UT, Oak Ridge, Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, where rides pick up, and a tool to compare your own ride quotes.McGhee Tyson Airport Car Rental: All 8 Counters, Returns & Cost CompareCar rental at Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport: the 8 companies on the lower level, where to return, peak weekends, and a tool to compare true quote totals.Knoxville Airport Hotels With Shuttles: 7 Options Near TYSSeven hotels list McGhee Tyson shuttles, from the on-site Hilton to downtown's Tennessean. See distances, shuttle hours and whose van runs when you land.Knoxville Airport Pick-Up & Cell Phone Lot: TYS Curbs and RideshareWhere to drop off and pick up at McGhee Tyson: the free Phone & Wait lot behind the Hilton, the curb lane closed to 2027, and Uber, taxi and hotel van spots.McGhee Tyson Airport Expansion: Flight Plan Timeline to 2035Every McGhee Tyson Flight Plan milestone, sourced: the $186M garage due summer 2027, Gate 13, the $10M checkpoint, six more gates by 2030 and a bigger terminal.McGhee Tyson Airport History: Who Was McGhee Tyson, and Why Alcoa?The story of Knoxville's airport: Navy flier Charles McGhee Tyson, the Tyson Park gift, the 1937 move to Alcoa, a town named for a Pittsburgh aluminum company.
Game day
Flying to Knoxville for a Vols Game: 2026 Home Schedule & TYS PlannerFlying into Knoxville for Tennessee football? The 2026 home schedule, how TYS handled its busiest day ever, KAT shuttles, and a planner from landing to kickoff.Knoxville Airport to Neyland Stadium: Bag Policy, Shuttles & Gate TimesGetting from McGhee Tyson to Neyland Stadium: drive time, KAT shuttles, the 12x6x12 clear bag rule with a bag checker, gate times and stadium facts for 2026.
The Smokies
Smoky Mountains From Knoxville Airport: Fly-In Trip PlannerFly into Knoxville (TYS), 45.3 miles from Gatlinburg. Plan your Smokies trip with real drive times, NPS parking tag prices and a base-town picker.Closest Airport to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and the Smokies: TYS vs AVL vs GKTKnoxville (TYS) is 45.3 miles from Gatlinburg; GKT has no airlines. Compare TYS, AVL, GSP, CHA, BNA and ATL by drive time and nonstops from your city.Knoxville Airport to Gatlinburg: 45.3 Miles, Drive Time and Arrival PlannerTYS to Gatlinburg is 45.3 miles, about 1h 14m without traffic. Plan your arrival time, the route through Pigeon Forge and the free Gatlinburg Trolley.Closest Airport to Dollywood and Pigeon Forge: 2026 Season Dates and DriveKnoxville (TYS) is 39.3 miles from Dollywood. See 2026 festival dates, the 2027 opening, the Pigeon Forge trolley and a land-to-park timing planner.Smoky Mountains Parking Tag: Daily, Weekly or Annual CalculatorSmokies parking tags cost $5 daily, $15 weekly, $40 annual (NPS). Find the cheapest tag for your trip, where to buy it and the 2026 free days.Cades Cove Loop: Vehicle-Free Wednesdays 2026 Date Checker and HoursCades Cove's 11-mile loop is open sunrise to sunset and car-free on Wednesdays, May 6 to Sept 30, 2026 (NPS). Check your date; it is 32.3 miles from TYS.Smoky Mountains Fall Colors 2026: Best Time by Elevation, Week by WeekNPS says Smokies color peaks above 4,000 ft in early to mid-October and below it from mid-October to early November. See it week by week with drive times.Smoky Mountains Winter Road Closures: Newfound Gap and Kuwohi RoadNewfound Gap Road is open year-round, weather permitting; Kuwohi Road is open Apr 1 to Nov 29, 2026. Check any date against the NPS schedule and live links.Smoky Mountains Trip Cost Calculator: Flights, Lodging, Gas and Parking TagsPrice a Smokies trip with your own fares, lodging and car costs. Real road miles from six airports and NPS parking tag prices are built in. No entrance fee.
Visit Knoxville
Visit Knoxville: Downtown, Market Square and the Sunsphere for Fly-In VisitorsDowntown Knoxville is 14.5 miles from TYS. Market Square, the Sunsphere, the Tennessee Theatre and the Old City, with verified hours and a distance explorer.48 Hours in Knoxville: Weekend Itinerary Builder for Fly-In VisitorsBuild a 48-hour Knoxville itinerary for your arrival day: Market Square, the Sunsphere, the Old City and more, with verified hours and Monday closures built in.Oak Ridge Day Trip From Knoxville: Manhattan Project Park and AMSE PlannerOak Ridge is 23.9 miles from downtown Knoxville. Plan the Manhattan Project visitor center, AMSE, K-25 and the $20 DOE bus tour with posted hours.