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.
2,115 mi 4h 7m nonstop +3h ahead 78 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and TYS, connecting options are available through 78 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
78
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,801
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.
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 0 1 1
Weekly flights 0 – –
Flight time 4h 7m 3h 45m 3h 53m
Departure OTP 38% – –
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.
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
1-stop connections78 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/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 approximately 4h 7m. The route covers 2,115 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUL, APA, MEM, NEW, PDK, MQY, VNY, COS, BJC, AGS, SAT, CHO, SGR, STS, BUR, AFW, SLC, MKE, BZN, SNA, HOU, MSN, SMF, CMH, PWK, LAX, TUS, SFB, CHS, VRB, TEB, CLE, YWG, ECP, APF, BCT, PBI, OPF, HPN, RDU, LRD, YYZ, RSW, NAS, GEG, TPA, BED, LGA, PDX, BZE, JFK, MDW, SXM, SJO, MSP, ATL, LAS, CLT, BNA, AUS, BWI, DFW, DEN, FLL, DAL, IAH, DTW, ORD, MIA, PHX, PHL, BOS, IAD, EWR, DCA, MCO, JWN and SEZ. 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 OAK, SJC and STS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 4 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,115 miles (3,403 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

78 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Santa Rosa (STS).