Louisville to Knoxville/Maryville (SDF–TYS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SDF Airport Page →
189 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 29 1-stop flights Verified 2d ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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✈ Nonstop

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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 3h 5m WN → JCMWN Nashville (BNA) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 14m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 34m AA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
VPS Valparaiso 3h 52m G4 → G4 Valparaiso (VPS) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
DTW Detroit 3h 58m AFDLKE → AFDLKL Detroit (DTW) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
ORD Chicago 4h 14m AAACAS → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
SFB Orlando 4h 17m G4 → G4 Orlando (SFB) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 20m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
IAD Dulles 4h 23m ACCMUA → AVCMET Dulles (IAD) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
PIE Pinellas Park 4h 29m G4 → G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Louisville to Knoxville/Maryville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 189 mi 0h 42m nonstop

SDF–TYS had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 189 miles in 0h 42m.

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All flights from Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) Knoxville/Maryville to Louisville flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SDF–TYS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 0% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SDF to TYS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
BNA ~3h 5m ATL ~3h 14m CLT ~3h 34m VPS ~3h 52m DTW ~3h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
861
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
SDF → TYS
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
Return
TYS → SDF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SDF delays → TYS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Knoxville/Maryville from Louisville

Nearby airports with service to McGhee Tyson Airport.
Metric SDF→TYS LEX→TYS OWB→TYS
Distance from SDF – 62 mi 83 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 0h 42m 0h 40m 0h 47m
Departure OTP 0% – –
Lexington (LEX) to Knoxville/Maryville flights · Owensboro (OWB) to Knoxville/Maryville flights · Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
Airports within 200 miles of SDF with service to McGhee Tyson Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Louisville, it's 6:00 PM in Knoxville/Maryville.
Distance & Flight Time
189 mi / 305 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 42m gate to gate.
Facts

SDF–TYS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to Knoxville/Maryville route.
Route details
Distance189 mi / 305 km
Flight time0h 42m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SDF
Full nameLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 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 SDF to TYS flights.
Nonstop flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to McGhee Tyson Airport take about 0h 42m gate to gate. The route covers 189 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SDF to TYS: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 42m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to TYS and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from TYS to SDF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LEX, OWB and CVG. 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 SDF to TYS

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

SDF to TYS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SDF to TYS is about 0 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 189 miles (305 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lexington (LEX), Owensboro (OWB) and Cincinnati / Covington (CVG).