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

SFO Airport Page →
2,115 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 29 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 6h 4m UAVAWN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
DEN Denver 6h 22m ACAVEK → F9G4UA Denver (DEN) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 31m AFAMCI → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 43m AAACASP → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 2m AAACAZ → G4 Phoenix (PHX) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
DTW Detroit 7h 3m AFDLKE → AFDLKL Detroit (DTW) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 6m AFDLSY → DLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
ORD Chicago 7h 8m AAACAY → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 37m AACZQF → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
IAH Houston 7h 44m EKNHNZ → EKUA Houston (IAH) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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San Francisco to Knoxville/Maryville
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,115 mi 4h 7m nonstop +3h ahead

SFO–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 Francisco flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to TYS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
BNA ~6h 4m DEN ~6h 22m XNA ~6h 25m ATL ~6h 31m DFW ~6h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,826
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
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Arriving
74%
Return
TYS → SFO
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
63%
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 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 4h 7m 4h 6m 3h 53m
Departure OTP 57% – –
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)Charter / private
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.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Denver and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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