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

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554 mi airlines charter/private 37/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 7m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS4366
AS Alaska
E145
11:00 AM
EDT TF
1:13 PM
EDT
2h 13m
29%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5951
AA American
ER4
12:26 PM
EDT TF
2:26 PM
EDT
2h
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4587
BA British
ER4
3:40 PM
EDT TF
5:54 PM
EDT
2h 14m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5952
AA American
ER4
3:50 PM
EDT TF
6:04 PM
EDT
2h 14m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5066
AA American
CR9
6:34 PM
EDT TF
8:38 PM
EDT
2h 4m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
G43477
G4 Allegiant
7M8
6:45 PM
EDT TE
8:48 PM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5620+1
AA American
CR9
6:12 AM
EDT
8:06 AM
EDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1909cs
BA British
CR9
6:12 AM
EDT
8:06 AM
EDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5951
AA American
ER4
1:38 PM
EDT
3:39 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4366
AS Alaska
E145
1:38 PM
EDT
3:39 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G43476
G4 Allegiant
B38M
3:46 PM
EDT
5:36 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5952
AA American
E145
7:03 PM
EDT
9:06 PM
EDT
2h 3m
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
IAD Dulles 3h 51m ACAVCM AVCMEJA Dulles (IAD) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 59m AAAFAM AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
BNA Nashville 4h 6m AAWN WN Nashville (BNA) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 11m AABAEI AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
DTW Detroit 4h 19m AAAFAM AFDLKL Detroit (DTW) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
MDW Chicago 4h 29m EJAWN G4LXJ Chicago (MDW) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
BOS Boston 4h 39m AAASB6 EJAG4 Boston (BOS) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
ORD Chicago 5h 7m AAACAS AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
JAX Jacksonville 5h 8m AAASBA G4 Jacksonville (JAX) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
MDT Harrisburg 5h 9m AAASBA DL Harrisburg (MDT) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Philadelphia to Knoxville/Maryville
2 carriers, 37 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 554 mi 2h 9m nonstop

PHL–TYS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Allegiant Air lead the route. The flight covers 554 miles in approximately 2h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 Also: AS, BA, QR 21 CR9, ER4 2h-2h14 83% Oneworld AS, BA, QR
G4 Allegiant Air 2 7M8 2h03 83%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – G4
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AS
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA, BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (21 flights/wk, 91%)
Unaffiliated: G4 (2 flights/wk, 9%)
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
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
37
Outbound / wk
37
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL 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
2,082
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
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Arriving
74%
Return
TYS → PHL
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
92%
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 ACY→TYS
Distance from PHL 36 mi 46 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 37
Flight time 2h 9m 2h 13m 1h 25m
Departure OTP 83%
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 9m gate to gate.
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 9m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights37 out / 37 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: TYS
IATA / ICAOTYS / KTYS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 about 2h 9m gate to gate. The route covers 554 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from PHL to TYS: American Airlines and Allegiant Air.
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 Washington Dulles, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Nashville.
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, ACY 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 PHL to TYS

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Allegiant Air. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PHL to TYS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to TYS is about 2 hours 9 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 554 miles (891 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 74 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ewing Township (TTN), Atlantic City (ACY) and Newark (EWR).