Orlando to Knoxville/Maryville (MCO–TYS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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534 mi airlines 23/wk
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G43040
G4 Allegiant
320
9:50 AM
EDT
11:41 AM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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G43057
G4 Allegiant
320
10:56 AM
EDT
12:45 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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G43058
G4 Allegiant
320
11:00 AM
EDT
12:51 PM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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WN3912
WN Southwest
738
12:05 PM
EDT TA
1:55 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN2718
WN Southwest
73H
3:25 PM
EDT TA
5:10 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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G41418
G4 Allegiant
320
4:32 PM
EDT
6:21 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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G43061
G4 Allegiant
320
4:32 PM
EDT
6:21 PM
EDT
1h 49m
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G43039
G4 Allegiant
320
4:36 PM
EDT
6:27 PM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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G41410
G4 Allegiant
320
4:36 PM
EDT TB
6:27 PM
EDT
1h 51m
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G41440
G4 Allegiant
320
7:20 AM
EDT
9:00 AM
EDT
1h 40m
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G41422
G4 Allegiant
320
8:30 AM
EDT
10:10 AM
EDT
1h 40m
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WN3550
WN Southwest
7S7
12:50 PM
EDT
2:35 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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G43055
G4 Allegiant
320
1:15 PM
EDT
2:51 PM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
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WN3534
WN Southwest
737
1:45 PM
EDT
3:35 PM
EDT
1h 50m
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WN1414
WN Southwest
7S7
1:55 PM
EDT
3:40 PM
EDT
1h 45m
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G43041
G4 Allegiant
320
2:06 PM
EDT
3:42 PM
EDT
1h 36m
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G43035
G4 Allegiant
320
2:06 PM
EDT
3:46 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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G43061
G4 Allegiant
320
2:06 PM
EDT
3:46 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Orlando to Knoxville/Maryville
2 carriers, 23 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 23 Flights/wk 534 mi 1h 45m nonstop 48 1-stop hubs

MCO–TYS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Allegiant Air lead the route. The flight covers 534 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCO–TYS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 738, 73H 1h45-1h50 44%
G4 Allegiant Air 9 320 1h49-1h51 44%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G4
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 + WN (23 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, MCO to TYS direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
23
Outbound / wk
23
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to TYS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,168
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
MCO → TYS
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Arriving
67%
Return
TYS → MCO
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays → TYS delays →

Other ways to reach Knoxville/Maryville from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to McGhee Tyson Airport.
Metric MCO→TYS SFB→TYS PIE→TYS
Distance from MCO 24 mi 91 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 2
Weekly flights 23 39 36
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 38m 1h 40m
Departure OTP 44%
Airports within 200 miles of MCO with service to McGhee Tyson Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 6:00 PM in Knoxville/Maryville.
Distance & Flight Time
534 mi / 859 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m to 1h 51m.
Getting to MCO

SunRail commuter rail connects downtown Orlando to the Sand Lake Road station (not at the airport). A shuttle or ride-hail covers the remaining 4 miles; the full trip takes 50–70 minutes and costs around $8–15 total. Brightline high-speed rail (launched 2023) runs from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to MCO's Terminal C, with one-way fares from $30–80.Ride-hails (Uber/Lyft) from International Drive cost $18–30; from Walt Disney World resort area $25–40. Taxis are metered. Park-and-ride options are limited; most long-term parking is in the airport's own garages ($15–25/day).

MCO–TYS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Knoxville/Maryville route.
Route details
Distance534 mi / 859 km
Flight time1h 45m to 1h 51m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights23 out / 23 return
1-stop connections48 hubs
Origin: MCO
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m
Destination: TYS
IATA / ICAOTYS / KTYS
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation981 ft / 299 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCO to TYS flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to McGhee Tyson Airport take approximately 1h 45m to 1h 51m. The route covers 534 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 23 nonstop flights per week from MCO to TYS. The return direction has about 23 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PDK, CAE, JAX, NEW, PIE, TRI, PBI, CMH, NAS, PNS, TEB, TTN, CLE, CLL, BED, SAT, MHT, TUL, APA, SXM, SJO, STT, SMF, SFO, PDX, MIA, BWI, SRQ, MSP, CLT, ATL, FLL, BNA, IAH, DCA, LAS, DFW, ORD, DTW, IAD, PHL, BOS, LGA, EWR, DAL, PHX, DEN and EYW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TYS to MCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFB, PIE and SRQ. 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 MCO to TYS

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MCO to TYS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to TYS ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes to 1 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 534 miles (859 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 46 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PDK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (SFB), Pinellas Park (PIE) and Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ).