San Francisco to Knoxville/Maryville (SFO–TYS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
DEN Denver 6h 19m ACAVF9 → G4UAWN Denver (DEN) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
MDW Chicago 6h 21m WN → G4 Chicago (MDW) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
BNA Nashville 6h 21m UAVAWN → JCMWN Nashville (BNA) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 24m AFAMCI → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 27m AAACAZ → G4 Phoenix (PHX) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 28m ACASAZ → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 45m AAACAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
AUS Austin 6h 55m ACDLKE → AADLG4 Austin (AUS) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
DTW Detroit 6h 58m AFDLKE → AFDLKL Detroit (DTW) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
ORD Chicago 7h 7m AAACAY → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Francisco to Knoxville/Maryville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2,115 mi 4h 7m nonstop +3h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and TYS, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps SFO Routes TYS Routes SFO Live Flights TYS Live Flights SFO Delays TYS Delays
All flights from Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) Knoxville/Maryville to San Francisco flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to TYS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
DEN ~6h 19m MDW ~6h 21m BNA ~6h 21m ATL ~6h 24m PHX ~6h 27m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,779
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
SFO → TYS
14%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
14%
Arriving
76%
Return
TYS → SFO
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays → TYS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Knoxville/Maryville from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to McGhee Tyson Airport.
Metric SFO→TYS OAK→TYS SJC→TYS
Distance from SFO – 11 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 2
Weekly flights 1 – 1
Flight time 4h 7m 4h 6m 4h 13m
Departure OTP 14% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Knoxville/Maryville flights · San Jose (SJC) to Knoxville/Maryville flights · Santa Rosa (STS) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFO 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 Francisco.
SFO: PDT · TYS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 9:00 PM in Knoxville/Maryville.
Distance & Flight Time
2,115 mi / 3,403 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 7m gate to gate.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–TYS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Knoxville/Maryville route.
Route details
Distance2,115 mi / 3,403 km
Flight time4h 7m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 SFO to TYS flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to McGhee Tyson Airport take about 4h 7m gate to gate. The route covers 2,115 miles.
This route has limited weekly 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 Denver, Chicago Midway and Nashville.
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.
Knoxville/Maryville is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from TYS to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SJC and STS. 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 SFO to TYS

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

SFO to TYS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to TYS is about 4 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,115 miles (3,403 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Chicago Midway and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Santa Rosa (STS).