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

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G43040
G4 Allegiant
320
3:41 PM
EDT TB
5:30 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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G43044
G4 Allegiant
320
3:41 PM
EDT
5:30 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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WN2718
WN Southwest
73H
4:30 PM
EDT TA
6:21 PM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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G43049
G4 Allegiant
320
9:50 PM
EDT
11:37 PM
EDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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G43046
G4 Allegiant
320
9:50 PM
EDT
11:37 PM
EDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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WN3550
WN Southwest
737
12:15 PM
EDT
1:55 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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G43061
G4 Allegiant
320
1:15 PM
EDT
2:51 PM
EDT
1h 36m
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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WN1414
WN Southwest
7S7
1:55 PM
EDT
3:40 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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G43022
G4 Allegiant
320
7:24 PM
EDT
9:00 PM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
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G43030
G4 Allegiant
320
7:24 PM
EDT
9:00 PM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
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Orlando to Knoxville/Maryville
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 534 mi 1h 47m nonstop 106 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 47m. Beyond nonstop, 106 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 7 73H 1h51 15%
G4 Allegiant Air 4 320 1h47-1h49 15%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G4
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 + WN (11 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
3
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
3
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to TYS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
106
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,327
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.

Other ways to reach Knoxville/Maryville from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to McGhee Tyson Airport.
Metric MCO→TYS SFB→TYS MLB→TYS
Distance from MCO 24 mi 47 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 11 26 1
Flight time 1h 47m 1h 35m 2h 18m
Departure OTP 15%
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 47m 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 47m to 1h 51m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights11 out / 11 return
1-stop connections106 hubs
Origin: MCO
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m
Destination: TYS
IATA / ICAOTYS / KTYS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 47m to 1h 51m. The route covers 534 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from MCO to TYS. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MQY, SAV, GVL, PDK, SSI, FTY, AGS, CAE, AUO, JAX, APF, TRI, VRB, LEX, AVL, BCT, TPA, HHH, RSW, MRK, CHO, BHM, PBI, OPF, CHS, MLB, COU, GSO, HSV, AGC, RDU, MEM, RIC, CMH, NEW, GPT, ILM, TOL, PNS, FDK, LIT, NAS, CAK, SGR, TEB, BKL, PWK, CTH, CLE, BLM, SAT, FRG, CLL, TUL, MKE, HPN, YYZ, TTN, BED, MHT, JFK, MSN, APA, SXM, YWG, SJO, STT, SLC, BUR, VNY, SNA, OAK, SJC, LAX, PIE, BWI, SMF, SFO, MSP, ATL, PDX, MIA, HOU, IAD, CLT, SRQ, FLL, DTW, IAH, AUS, MDW, DFW, DCA, ORD, DAL, BNA, PHL, LGA, LAS, BOS, DEN, EWR, PHX, EYW, DSI and JWN. 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, MLB and VRB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MCO to TYS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to TYS ranges from 1 hours 47 minutes to 1 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 534 miles (859 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

106 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via MQY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (SFB), Melbourne (MLB) and Vero Beach (VRB).