Nashville to Knoxville/Maryville (BNA–TYS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN3550
WN Southwest
7S7
9:40 AM
CDT
11:40 AM
EDT
1h
M T W T F S S
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WN1344
WN Southwest
7S7
10:00 AM
CDT
12:00 PM
EDT
1h
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WN116
WN Southwest
7S7
12:45 PM
CDT
2:45 PM
EDT
1h
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WN1152
WN Southwest
7S7
4:30 PM
CDT
6:30 PM
EDT
1h
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WN4600
WN Southwest
7S7
6:40 AM
EDT
6:45 AM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN2718
WN Southwest
73H
5:50 PM
EDT
5:55 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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Nashville to Knoxville/Maryville
1 carrier, 15 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 152 mi 1h nonstop +1h ahead 127 1-stop hubs

BNA–TYS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 152 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 127 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNA–TYS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 15 7S7 1h 76%
Aircraft on this route
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (15 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BNA to TYS direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to TYS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
127
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,004
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Knoxville/Maryville from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to McGhee Tyson Airport.
Metric BNA→TYS HSV→TYS CHA→TYS
Distance from BNA 103 mi 112 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 15 1 1
Flight time 1h 0h 55m 0h 26m
Departure OTP 76%
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to McGhee Tyson Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Knoxville/Maryville is 1 hour ahead of Nashville.
BNA: CDT · TYS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 7:00 PM in Knoxville/Maryville.
Distance & Flight Time
152 mi / 244 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m.
Getting to BNA

No rail connection exists. WeGo bus Route 18 runs from downtown Nashville to BNA in 30–40 minutes (fare $2, transfers free with transfer slip) but service ends in the early evening. Not suitable for early-morning or late-night flights.

Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes depending on traffic on I-40. Taxis run $25–35. Short-term parking is $3/20 minutes; economy lots cost $7–10/day with free shuttle.

BNA–TYS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Knoxville/Maryville route.
Route details
Distance152 mi / 244 km
Flight time1h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights15 out / 16 return
1-stop connections127 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: TYS
IATA / ICAOTYS / KTYS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation981 ft / 299 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to TYS flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to McGhee Tyson Airport take approximately 1h. The route covers 152 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from BNA to TYS. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CHA, PDK, AVL, LUK, FTY, AGS, USA, TOL, SSI, BHM, MEM, CMH, CHO, LEX, AGC, AHN, SAV, GSO, COU, HHH, LOT, BKL, LIT, CAK, PWK, FLO, NEW, ILM, RIC, DSI, CLE, FDK, RDU, CHS, MKE, VRB, CGF, GUF, BLM, TUL, PNS, AUO, ECP, APF, SHV, PBI, SGR, TPA, TEB, SAT, BCT, OPF, MRK, RSW, HPN, GIF, YYZ, NAS, MNZ, CTH, HYI, CLL, BED, ORL, FRG, LBB, EYW, LEE, FAR, MSN, APA, MLB, COS, JFK, LRD, AFW, YWG, BJC, BZN, SLC, TUS, VNY, SNA, STT, BUR, SXM, SJC, OAK, LAX, SJO, SMF, MCO, SFO, STS, JAX, MSP, PDX, MIA, SFB, ATL, VPS, MDW, BWI, CLT, BUY, IAH, DFW, DCA, HOU, SRQ, ORD, DTW, DAL, FLL, IAD, PHL, DEN, LGA, PGD, PIE, LAS, EWR, PHX, AUS, BOS, JWN and SEZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Knoxville/Maryville is 1 hour ahead of Nashville.
Yes, return flights from TYS to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HSV and CHA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BNA to TYS

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BNA to TYS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to TYS ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 152 miles (244 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

127 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CHA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Huntsville (HSV) and Chattanooga (CHA).