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

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Sacramento to Knoxville/Maryville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,063 mi 4h 26m nonstop +3h ahead 45 1-stop hubs

SMF–TYS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 2,063 miles in approximately 4h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating 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

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to TYS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
831
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 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 1 1
Weekly flights 0 1 –
Flight time 4h 26m 4h 9m 3h 45m
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.
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 connections45 hubs
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 approximately 4h 26m. The route covers 2,063 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PDK, LGA, APA, OAK, BJC, VNY, BZN, SJC, BUR, SLC, AVL, AFW, MKE, SAT, STS, CGF, SNA, CHO, LAX, SFO, APF, GEG, MSN, PDX, MIA, JFK, EWR, MDW, BNA, ATL, MSP, HOU, PHX, CLT, MCO, DFW, IAH, LAS, ORD, DTW, BWI, DEN, AUS, DAL and IAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 SMF to TYS

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines.

SMF to TYS Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PDK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Rosa (STS), Oakland (OAK) and San Francisco (SFO).