Sacramento to Knoxville/Maryville (SMF–TYS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,063 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 18 1-stop flights Verified 6mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 6h ACCMF9 → G4UAWN Denver (DEN) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 7m AAASWN → G4 Phoenix (PHX) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 9m F9WNY4 → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
BNA Nashville 6h 10m WN → JCMWN Nashville (BNA) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
DAL Dallas 6h 20m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
MDW Chicago 6h 26m WN → G4 Chicago (MDW) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 26m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 45m AAAYBA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 47m AFDLKE → DLKEVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
ORD Chicago 6h 47m AAACLH → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sacramento to Knoxville/Maryville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,063 mi 4h 26m nonstop +3h ahead

SMF–TYS had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in March 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 2,063 miles in 4h 26m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps SMF Routes TYS Routes SMF Live Flights TYS Live Flights SMF Delays TYS Delays
All flights from Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) Knoxville/Maryville to Sacramento flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SMF–TYS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 100% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to TYS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
DEN ~6h 0m PHX ~6h 7m LAS ~6h 9m BNA ~6h 10m DAL ~6h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
871
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
SMF → TYS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
TYS → SMF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays → TYS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Knoxville/Maryville from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to McGhee Tyson Airport.
Metric SMF→TYS STS→TYS OAK→TYS
Distance from SMF – 67 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 4h 26m 4h 9m 4h 6m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Santa Rosa (STS) to Knoxville/Maryville flights · Oakland (OAK) to Knoxville/Maryville flights · San Francisco (SFO) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMF 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 Sacramento.
SMF: PDT · TYS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 9:00 PM in Knoxville/Maryville.
Distance & Flight Time
2,063 mi / 3,320 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 26m gate to gate.
Facts

SMF–TYS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Knoxville/Maryville route.
Route details
Distance2,063 mi / 3,320 km
Flight time4h 26m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 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 SMF to TYS flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to McGhee Tyson Airport take about 4h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 2,063 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SMF to TYS: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 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 March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 26m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid.
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 Sacramento.
Yes, return flights from TYS to SMF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include STS, OAK and SFO. 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 SMF to TYS

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in March 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.

SMF to TYS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to TYS is about 4 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,063 miles (3,320 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Rosa (STS), Oakland (OAK) and San Francisco (SFO).