Houston to Knoxville/Maryville (IAH–TYS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAH Airport Page →
771 mi airlines charter/private 41/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 16 flights Verified 48m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA4833
UA United
ERJ
8:00 AM
CDT TB
11:21 AM
EDT
2h 21m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4037
UA United
E75L
8:00 AM
CDT TA
11:19 AM
EDT
2h 19m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6115
UA United
E7W
8:00 AM
CDT TB
11:19 AM
EDT
2h 19m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4069
UA United
E7W
8:00 AM
CDT TB
11:19 AM
EDT
2h 19m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3235
UA United
9:15 AM
CDT
12:19 PM
EDT
2h 4m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6211
UA United
E7W
2:45 PM
CDT TB
6:07 PM
EDT
2h 22m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6206
UA United
E7W
7:50 PM
CDT TB
11:12 PM
EDT
2h 22m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6166+1
EK Emirates
ERJ
8:21 PM
CDT TB
11:41 PM
EDT
2h 20m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ6666+1
NZ Air New Zealand
ERJ
7:05 AM
EDT
8:46 AM
CDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6298
UA United
E7W
7:15 AM
EDT
8:40 AM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ6668+2
NZ Air New Zealand
E145
9:00 AM
EDT
10:45 AM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3237
UA United
9:16 AM
EDT
10:37 AM
CDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6299
UA United
E75L
12:10 PM
EDT
1:32 PM
CDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4843
UA United
ERJ
12:10 PM
EDT
1:35 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4042
UA United
E7W
3:25 PM
EDT
4:50 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4046
UA United
E7W
3:25 PM
EDT
4:50 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 3h 53m CMEKNZ WN Nashville (BNA) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 59m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 26m AAASAY AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 54m AAF9IB AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
MCO Orlando 5h 12m ADF9NH G4WN Orlando (MCO) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
DTW Detroit 5h 20m AFAMDL AFDLKL Detroit (DTW) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
ORD Chicago 5h 24m AAASAV AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
BHM Birmingham 5h 35m ACCMUA JD Birmingham (BHM) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
TPA Tampa 5h 41m CMEJANZ WN Tampa (TPA) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
MIA Miami 5h 43m AAATAV AAQR Miami (MIA) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Knoxville/Maryville
1 carrier, 41 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 771 mi 2h 20m nonstop +1h ahead

IAH–TYS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 771 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–TYS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: EK 34 E75L, E7W, ERJ 2h04-2h22 70% Star Alliance EK
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
ERJ Embraer ERJ-135/140/145 – EK, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (34 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, IAH to TYS direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
41
Outbound / wk
44
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to TYS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,346
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
IAH → TYS
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
86%
Return
TYS → IAH
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → TYS delays →

Other ways to reach Knoxville/Maryville from Houston

Nearby airports with service to McGhee Tyson Airport.
Metric IAH→TYS HOU→TYS CLL→TYS
Distance from IAH 24 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 41 2
Flight time 2h 20m 2h 9m 1h 56m
Departure OTP 70%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to McGhee Tyson Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Knoxville/Maryville.
Distance & Flight Time
771 mi / 1,241 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m gate to gate.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

IAH–TYS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Knoxville/Maryville route.
Route details
Distance771 mi / 1,241 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights41 out / 44 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: TYS
IATA / ICAOTYS / KTYS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation981 ft / 299 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to TYS flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to McGhee Tyson Airport take about 2h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 771 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAH to TYS: United Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth.
Knoxville/Maryville is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from TYS to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU, CLL and AUS. 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 IAH to TYS

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAH to TYS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to TYS is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 771 miles (1,241 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 44 return, totaling 85 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU), College Station (CLL) and Austin (AUS).