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

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San Francisco to Knoxville/Maryville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 2,115 mi 3h 59m nonstop +3h ahead 36 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and TYS, connecting options are available through 36 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to TYS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
TUL ~5h 14m APA ~5h 37m PDK ~5h 48m SAT ~6h 15m BUR ~6h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,664
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
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
100%
Return
TYS → SFO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
96%
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 SMF→TYS
Distance from SFO – 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 3h 59m 4h 26m
Departure OTP 85% –
Sacramento (SMF) 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 3h 59m.
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 time3h 59m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: TYS
Full nameMcGhee Tyson Airport
IATA / ICAOTYS / KTYS
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 approximately 3h 59m. The route covers 2,115 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SFO to TYS. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUL, APA, PDK, SAT, BUR, CMH, SMF, CLE, TEB, PBI, PDX, BZE, BED, SJO, SXM, MSP, ATL, BNA, MIA, IAD, CLT, EWR, BWI, DEN, BOS, DFW, MCO, DAL, FLL, PHL, ORD, LAS, PHX, DTW, IAH and DCA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 SMF. 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 ranges from 3 hours 59 minutes. 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

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sacramento (SMF).