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

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WN3550
WN Southwest
7S7
9:40 AM
EDT
11:40 AM
EDT
1h
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WN3534
WN Southwest
73H
9:49 AM
EDT
11:38 AM
EDT
1h 49m
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WN1344
WN Southwest
7S7
10:00 AM
EDT
12:00 PM
EDT
1h
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WN1059
WN Southwest
737
11:10 AM
EDT
1:10 PM
EDT
1h
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WN1152
WN Southwest
7S7
5:40 PM
EDT
7:40 PM
EDT
1h
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WN2915
WN Southwest
7S7
9:41 PM
EDT
11:31 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN246
WN Southwest
7S7
6:30 AM
EDT
6:35 AM
EDT
1h 5m
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WN4600
WN Southwest
7S7
7:05 AM
EDT
7:10 AM
EDT
1h 5m
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G4321
G4 Allegiant
1:05 PM
EDT
1:04 PM+1
EDT
23h 59m
M T W T F S S
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WN2718
WN Southwest
73H
5:50 PM
EDT
5:55 PM
EDT
1h 5m
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WN3912
WN Southwest
7S7
6:20 PM
EDT
6:25 PM
EDT
1h 5m
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WN1524
WN Southwest
7S7
7:25 PM
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7:30 PM
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1h 5m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Nashville to Knoxville/Maryville
1 carrier, 29 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 152 mi 1h nonstop 54 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, 54 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 28 737, 73H, 7S7 1h-1h50 51%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (28 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
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to TYS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
54
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,816
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BNA → TYS
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
90%
Return
TYS → BNA
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays → TYS delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Knoxville/Maryville is 0 hours the same as Nashville.
BNA: EDT · TYS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 6:00 PM in Knoxville/Maryville.
Distance & Flight Time
152 mi / 244 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m to 1h 50m.
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 to 1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights29 out / 30 return
1-stop connections54 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: TYS
IATA / ICAOTYS / KTYS
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 to 1h 50m. The route covers 152 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from BNA to TYS. The return direction has about 30 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMH, SSI, PDK, LUK, AHN, CLE, FLO, CHO, PNS, HHH, ECP, ORL, SAT, SHV, TUL, PBI, TEB, MRK, BED, APA, STT, SJO, SXM, BUR, SFB, JAX, SMF, SFO, IAH, MIA, PDX, ATL, PIE, BWI, CLT, DCA, PHL, VPS, FLL, ORD, DFW, DAL, SRQ, IAD, MCO, MSP, EWR, DTW, LGA, PGD, LAS, DEN, PHX and BOS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TYS to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BNA to TYS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to TYS ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 152 miles (244 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 59 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

54 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CMH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.