Gulf Shores to Knoxville/Maryville (GUF–TYS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
BNA Nashville 5h 58m G4 → JCMWN Nashville (BNA) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Gulf Shores to Knoxville/Maryville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 437 mi 1h 28m nonstop +1h ahead

GUF–TYS had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in August 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 437 miles in 1h 28m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps GUF Routes TYS Routes GUF Live Flights TYS Live Flights TYS Delays
All flights from Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) Knoxville/Maryville to Gulf Shores flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop GUF–TYS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 1 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GUF to TYS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
BNA ~5h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
226
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
GUF → TYS
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
68%
Return
TYS → GUF
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TYS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Knoxville/Maryville from Gulf Shores

Nearby airports with service to McGhee Tyson Airport.
Metric GUF→TYS PNS→TYS VPS→TYS
Distance from GUF – 32 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – – 18
Flight time 1h 28m 1h 46m 1h 21m
Pensacola (PNS) to Knoxville/Maryville flights · Valparaiso (VPS) to Knoxville/Maryville flights · Destin (DSI) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
Airports within 200 miles of GUF with service to McGhee Tyson Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Gulf Shores, it's 7:00 PM in Knoxville/Maryville.
Distance & Flight Time
437 mi / 703 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 28m gate to gate.
Facts

GUF–TYS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Gulf Shores to Knoxville/Maryville route.
Route details
Distance437 mi / 703 km
Flight time1h 28m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GUF
Full nameJack Edwards National Airport
IATA / ICAOGUF / KJKA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation17 ft / 5 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 GUF to TYS flights.
Nonstop flights from Jack Edwards National Airport to McGhee Tyson Airport take about 1h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 437 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from GUF to TYS: Allegiant Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 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 August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 28m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville.
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 Gulf Shores.
Yes, return flights from TYS to GUF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PNS, VPS and DSI. 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 GUF to TYS

Jack Edwards National Airport (GUF) and McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in August 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.

GUF to TYS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GUF to TYS is about 1 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 437 miles (703 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pensacola (PNS), Valparaiso (VPS) and Destin (DSI).