Washington to Knoxville/Maryville (DCA–TYS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 19 flights Verified 14h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA5647
AA American
CR9
8:20 AM
EDT T2
10:08 AM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3855
AA American
E75
9:00 AM
EDT T2
10:44 AM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4809
AA American
E75
9:00 AM
EDT T2
10:46 AM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5466
AA American
CR7
9:15 AM
EDT T2
11:01 AM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5651
AA American
CR7
1:52 PM
EDT T2
3:38 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5276
AA American
CR7
4:05 PM
EDT T2
5:55 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4241cs
AS Alaska
CR9
7:49 PM
EDT T2
9:40 PM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5484+2
AA American
CR9
7:49 PM
EDT T2
9:40 PM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4393
AS Alaska
CR9
5:37 AM
EDT
7:19 AM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AA5625
AA American
CR7
6:00 AM
EDT
7:47 AM
EDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AA5149
AA American
CR9
6:05 AM
EDT
7:47 AM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AS4347
AS Alaska
CR9
10:38 AM
EDT
12:19 PM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5647
AA American
CR9
10:38 AM
EDT
12:19 PM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4809
AA American
E75
11:19 AM
EDT
12:59 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3855
AA American
E75
11:21 AM
EDT
12:59 PM
EDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5653+1
AA American
CR7
12:01 PM
EDT
1:44 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4348cs
AS Alaska
CR7
12:01 PM
EDT
1:44 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5464
AA American
CR7
6:39 PM
EDT
8:37 PM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5458
AA American
CR7
7:03 PM
EDT
8:49 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Washington to Knoxville/Maryville
1 carrier, 44 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 44 Flights/wk 436 mi 1h 44m nonstop 68 1-stop hubs

DCA–TYS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 436 miles in approximately 1h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 68 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–TYS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AS 37 CR7, CR9, E75 1h44-1h51 96% Oneworld AS
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, AS
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (37 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, DCA to TYS direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
44
Outbound / wk
53
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to TYS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
68
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,950
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 Washington

Nearby airports with service to McGhee Tyson Airport.
Metric DCA→TYS IAD→TYS BWI→TYS
Distance from DCA 23 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 10 1
Weekly flights 44 90 8
Flight time 1h 44m 1h 32m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 96%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to McGhee Tyson Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Knoxville/Maryville.
Distance & Flight Time
436 mi / 702 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 44m to 1h 51m.
Getting to DCA

The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.

DCA–TYS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Knoxville/Maryville route.
Route details
Distance436 mi / 702 km
Flight time1h 44m to 1h 51m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights44 out / 53 return
1-stop connections68 hubs
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: TYS
IATA / ICAOTYS / KTYS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation981 ft / 299 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to TYS flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to McGhee Tyson Airport take approximately 1h 44m to 1h 51m. The route covers 436 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 44 nonstop flights per week from DCA to TYS. The return direction has about 53 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RIC, GSO, LEX, AVL, CMH, CAE, CAK, CHA, RDU, AGS, CLE, BWI, SAV, DAY, ILM, HPN, HSV, BHM, HHH, YYZ, MEM, CHS, MKE, MHT, OPF, LIT, JFK, PBI, TPA, RSW, ECP, PNS, SGR, TUL, MSN, NAS, SAT, APA, SLC, MCO, LAX, SFO, ATL, PDX, HOU, DTW, VPS, CLT, MDW, JAX, MIA, MSP, ORD, AUS, LGA, IAH, DFW, BNA, PHL, BOS, EWR, LAS, FLL, PHX, DAL, DEN, SRQ and EYW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TYS to DCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD, BWI and HGR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 DCA to TYS

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 44 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DCA to TYS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to TYS ranges from 1 hours 44 minutes to 1 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 436 miles (702 km). There are approximately 44 weekly flights outbound and 53 return, totaling 97 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

68 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via RIC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Hagerstown (HGR).