San Diego to Knoxville/Maryville (SAN–TYS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SAN Airport Page →
1,898 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 24 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by Executive Jet Management.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 5h 45m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
DAL Dallas 5h 55m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 59m AAASF9 → G4 Phoenix (PHX) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
DEN Denver 6h 3m ACASCM → F9G4UA Denver (DEN) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 19m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 24m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 50m ASDLEJM → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
ORD Chicago 6h 56m AAACAS → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
DTW Detroit 7h 1m AFDLKL → AFDLKL Detroit (DTW) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 3m AAAS → AAEJA Charlotte (CLT) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Diego to Knoxville/Maryville
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,898 mi 3h 43m nonstop +3h ahead

SAN–TYS has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) Knoxville/Maryville to San Diego flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to TYS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
BNA ~5h 45m DAL ~5h 55m PHX ~5h 59m DEN ~6h 3m ATL ~6h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,477
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
SAN → TYS
11%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
11%
Arriving
72%
Return
TYS → SAN
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
59%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays → TYS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Knoxville/Maryville from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to McGhee Tyson Airport.
Metric SAN→TYS SNA→TYS LAX→TYS
Distance from SAN – 76 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 2
Weekly flights ~1 – –
Flight time 3h 43m 3h 37m 3h 26m
Departure OTP 11% – –
Santa Ana (SNA) to Knoxville/Maryville flights · Los Angeles (LAX) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to McGhee Tyson Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Knoxville/Maryville is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
SAN: PDT · TYS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 9:00 PM in Knoxville/Maryville.
Distance & Flight Time
1,898 mi / 3,055 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 43m gate to gate.
Facts

SAN–TYS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Knoxville/Maryville route.
Route details
Distance1,898 mi / 3,055 km
Flight time3h 43m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 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 SAN to TYS flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to McGhee Tyson Airport take about 3h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 1,898 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Dallas Love Field and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Knoxville/Maryville is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from TYS to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA and LAX. 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 SAN to TYS

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SAN to TYS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to TYS is about 3 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,898 miles (3,055 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Dallas Love Field and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA) and Los Angeles (LAX).