Columbia to Knoxville/Maryville (COU–TYS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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497 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 18m AANZQR → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 53m AAQFQR → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
SFB Orlando 5h 52m G4 → G4 Orlando (SFB) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 2m AA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
DEN Denver 9h 18m UA → F9G4UA Denver (DEN) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
VPS Valparaiso ~4h 47m G4 → G4 Valparaiso (VPS) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Columbia to Knoxville/Maryville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 497 mi 1h 17m nonstop +1h ahead

COU–TYS had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 497 miles in 1h 17m.

Also explore COU Routes TYS Routes COU Live Flights TYS Live Flights TYS Delays
All flights from Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) Knoxville/Maryville to Columbia flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop COU–TYS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – – SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for COU to TYS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
ORD ~4h 18m VPS ~4h 47m DFW ~4h 53m SFB ~5h 52m CLT ~7h 2m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
127
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
COU → TYS
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
Return
TYS → COU
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TYS delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbia, it's 7:00 PM in Knoxville/Maryville.
Distance & Flight Time
497 mi / 800 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 17m gate to gate.
Facts

COU–TYS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbia to Knoxville/Maryville route.
Route details
Distance497 mi / 800 km
Flight time1h 17m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: COU
Full nameColumbia Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOCOU / KCOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation889 ft / 271 m
Destination: TYS
Full nameMcGhee Tyson Airport
IATA / ICAOTYS / KTYS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation981 ft / 299 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about COU to TYS flights.
Nonstop flights from Columbia Regional Airport to McGhee Tyson Airport take about 1h 17m gate to gate. The route covers 497 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from COU to TYS: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 17m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Dallas Fort Worth and Orlando Sanford.
Knoxville/Maryville is 1 hour ahead of Columbia.
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 COU to TYS

Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

COU to TYS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from COU to TYS is about 1 hours 17 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 497 miles (800 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas Fort Worth and Orlando Sanford. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.