Kearney to Knoxville/Maryville (EAR–TYS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

EAR Airport Page →
881 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 48m UA → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
DEN Denver 5h 56m UA → G4UAWN Denver (DEN) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Kearney to Knoxville/Maryville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
881 mi 1h 56m nonstop +1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between EAR and TYS, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps EAR Routes TYS Routes EAR Live Flights TYS Live Flights TYS Delays
All flights from Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) Knoxville/Maryville to Kearney flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for EAR to TYS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
ORD ~4h 48m DEN ~5h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
53
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
EAR → TYS
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
55%
Return
TYS → EAR
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
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 Kearney.
EAR: CDT · TYS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kearney, it's 7:00 PM in Knoxville/Maryville.
Distance & Flight Time
881 mi / 1,418 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 56m gate to gate.
Facts

EAR–TYS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kearney to Knoxville/Maryville route.
Route details
Distance881 mi / 1,418 km
Flight time1h 56m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: EAR
Full nameKearney Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOEAR / KEAR
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation2,131 ft / 650 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 EAR to TYS flights.
Nonstop flights from Kearney Regional Airport to McGhee Tyson Airport take about 1h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 881 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare and Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to TYS and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Knoxville/Maryville is 1 hour ahead of Kearney.
Yes, return flights from TYS to EAR 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 EAR to TYS

Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) and McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

EAR to TYS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EAR to TYS is about 1 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 881 miles (1,418 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.