New York to Knoxville/Maryville (JFK–TYS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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646 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 32 1-stop flights Verified 2mos 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: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LGA New York 4h 3m AAB6DL → DLWS New York (LGA) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
BNA Nashville 4h 14m AAB6DL → WN Nashville (BNA) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 18m AAAFAT → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 23m AFAMB6 → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
DCA Washington 4h 24m AAAFAM → AAASDL Washington (DCA) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
IAD Dulles 4h 32m AMBACI → AVCMEJA Dulles (IAD) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
BOS Boston 4h 38m AAAFAM → EJAG4 Boston (BOS) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
JAX Jacksonville 4h 51m ATB6DL → G4 Jacksonville (JAX) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
DTW Detroit 4h 56m AAAFAM → AFDLKL Detroit (DTW) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
ORD Chicago 5h 29m AAAFAS → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Knoxville/Maryville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 646 mi 2h 4m nonstop

JFK–TYS had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in April 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 646 miles in 2h 4m.

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

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop JFK–TYS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 40% 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 JFK to TYS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
LGA ~4h 3m BHM ~4h 6m BNA ~4h 14m PHL ~4h 17m CLT ~4h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,135
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
JFK → TYS
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Arriving
67%
Return
TYS → JFK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays → TYS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Knoxville/Maryville from New York

Nearby airports with service to McGhee Tyson Airport.
Metric JFK→TYS LGA→TYS TEB→TYS
Distance from JFK – 11 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 8
Weekly flights – 39 2
Flight time 2h 4m 2h 7m 1h 44m
Departure OTP 40% – –
New York (LGA) to Knoxville/Maryville flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Knoxville/Maryville flights · Newark (EWR) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to McGhee Tyson Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Knoxville/Maryville.
Distance & Flight Time
646 mi / 1,040 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 4m gate to gate.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

Facts

JFK–TYS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Knoxville/Maryville route.
Route details
Distance646 mi / 1,040 km
Flight time2h 4m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 JFK to TYS flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to McGhee Tyson Airport take about 2h 4m gate to gate. The route covers 646 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from JFK to TYS: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 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 April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 4m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include LaGuardia, Nashville and Charlotte Douglas.
Nearby alternatives include LGA, TEB and EWR. 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 JFK to TYS

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in April 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.

JFK to TYS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to TYS is about 2 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 646 miles (1,040 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via LaGuardia, Nashville and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).