Philadelphia to Knoxville/Maryville (PHL–TYS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA2498
AA American
8:40 AM
EDT
10:45 AM
EDT
2h 5m
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AA5883
AA American
ER4
11:02 AM
EDT TF
1:11 PM
EDT
2h 9m
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AS4119
AS Alaska
ER4
11:02 AM
EDT TF
1:11 PM
EDT
2h 9m
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AA6073
AA American
ER4
1:18 PM
EDT TF
3:26 PM
EDT
2h 8m
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BA4407
BA British
ER4
1:35 PM
EDT TF
3:48 PM
EDT
2h 13m
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AA6100
AA American
E145
2:02 PM
EDT TF
4:15 PM
EDT
2h 13m
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AS4734
AS Alaska
ER4
6:36 PM
EDT TF
8:48 PM
EDT
2h 12m
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AA5961
AA American
ER4
6:45 PM
EDT TF
8:57 PM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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BA4364
BA British
ER4
6:53 PM
EDT TF
9:05 PM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AA5066
AA American
CR9
7:45 PM
EDT TF
9:57 PM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AA6066
AA American
E145
6:10 AM
EDT
8:08 AM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
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BA6967
BA British
E145
6:10 AM
EDT
8:08 AM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
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AA5620
AA American
CR9
7:00 AM
EDT
8:58 AM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
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BA1909
BA British
ER4
7:00 AM
EDT
9:02 AM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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AA5860
AA American
ER4
7:00 AM
EDT
9:02 AM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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AS4021
AS Alaska
ER4
2:49 PM
EDT
4:50 PM
EDT
2h 1m
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AA6071
AA American
ER4
2:49 PM
EDT
4:50 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AA5879
AA American
ER4
6:38 PM
EDT
8:40 PM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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BA1850
BA British
ER4
6:38 PM
EDT
8:35 PM
EDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AA5857
AA American
ER4
10:50 PM
EDT
12:39 AM+1
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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Philadelphia to Knoxville/Maryville
3 carriers, 64 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 64 Flights/wk 554 mi 2h 5m nonstop 45 1-stop hubs

PHL–TYS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 554 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHL–TYS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 36 CR9, E145, ER4 2h05-2h13 68% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 14 ER4 2h09-2h12 68% Oneworld
BA British Airways 14 ER4 2h12-2h13 68% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AA
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA, AS, BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS + BA (64 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, PHL to TYS direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
64
Outbound / wk
64
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to TYS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~47h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,878
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
PHL → TYS
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
73%
Return
TYS → PHL
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays → TYS delays →

Other ways to reach Knoxville/Maryville from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to McGhee Tyson Airport.
Metric PHL→TYS TTN→TYS EWR→TYS
Distance from PHL 36 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 64 1 2
Flight time 2h 5m 1h 4m 1h 52m
Departure OTP 68%
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to McGhee Tyson Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Knoxville/Maryville.
Distance & Flight Time
554 mi / 891 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m to 2h 13m.
Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

PHL–TYS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Knoxville/Maryville route.
Route details
Distance554 mi / 891 km
Flight time2h 5m to 2h 13m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights64 out / 64 return
1-stop connections45 hubs
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: TYS
IATA / ICAOTYS / KTYS
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation981 ft / 299 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to TYS flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to McGhee Tyson Airport take approximately 2h 5m to 2h 13m. The route covers 554 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and British Airways.
There are approximately 64 nonstop flights per week from PHL to TYS. The return direction has about 64 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CHO, TEB, TTN, MNZ, PDK, CMH, CAE, BED, CLE, HHH, ORL, MHT, PIE, TUL, PBI, NAS, PNS, SAT, LGA, SXM, STT, JAX, SFO, MSP, CLT, ATL, DTW, MIA, FLL, BNA, ORD, IAD, MCO, DCA, DFW, BOS, DAL, IAH, SRQ, DEN, EWR, PHX, EYW, LAS and BWI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TYS to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TTN, EWR and BWI. 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 PHL to TYS

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and British Airways. With 64 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PHL to TYS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to TYS ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 554 miles (891 km). There are approximately 64 weekly flights outbound and 64 return, totaling 128 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CHO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ewing Township (TTN), Newark (EWR) and Baltimore (BWI).