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

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Sacramento to Knoxville/Maryville
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 2,063 mi 4h 26m nonstop +3h ahead 22 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, 22 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 1 – – 73% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
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
22
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
LGA ~5h 25m PDK ~5h 40m BUR ~6h 12m SFO ~7h 8m PDX ~8h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
809
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
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
67%
Return
TYS → SMF
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
85%
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 SFO→TYS
Distance from SMF – 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 4h 26m 3h 59m
Departure OTP 73% –
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
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections22 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/Kentucky/Monticello
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.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SMF to TYS.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LGA, PDK, BUR, SFO, PDX, MIA, EWR, BNA, MSP, ATL, DTW, LAS, MCO, IAH, CLT, ORD, DFW, PHX, BWI, DAL, DEN and IAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Knoxville/Maryville is 3 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Nearby alternatives include 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) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

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

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via LGA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO).