Santa Ana to Knoxville/Maryville (SNA–TYS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SNA Airport Page →
1,919 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights Verified 1h ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 5h 43m AAASF9 → G4 Phoenix (PHX) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
DAL Dallas 5h 55m LXJWN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
DEN Denver 6h 2m ACCMF9 → F9G4UA Denver (DEN) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 9m AAASBA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 12m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 52m AFDLVS → DLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
ORD Chicago 6h 56m AAACAS → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
DTW Detroit 6h 57m DL → AFDLKL Detroit (DTW) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
IAH Houston 7h 3m UA → EKUA Houston (IAH) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 19m AA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Santa Ana to Knoxville/Maryville
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,919 mi 3h 37m nonstop +3h ahead

SNA–TYS has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) Knoxville/Maryville to Santa Ana flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to TYS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
PHX ~5h 43m DAL ~5h 55m DEN ~6h 2m DFW ~6h 9m ATL ~6h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
830
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
SNA → TYS
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
67%
Return
TYS → SNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays → TYS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Knoxville/Maryville from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to McGhee Tyson Airport.
Metric SNA→TYS LAX→TYS BUR→TYS
Distance from SNA – 36 mi 46 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights ~1 – –
Flight time 3h 37m 3h 26m 3h 27m
Departure OTP 72% – –
Los Angeles (LAX) to Knoxville/Maryville flights · Burbank (BUR) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
Airports within 200 miles of SNA 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 Santa Ana.
SNA: PDT · TYS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 9:00 PM in Knoxville/Maryville.
Distance & Flight Time
1,919 mi / 3,089 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 37m gate to gate.
Facts

SNA–TYS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Knoxville/Maryville route.
Route details
Distance1,919 mi / 3,089 km
Flight time3h 37m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SNA
Full nameJohn Wayne Orange County International Airport
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 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 SNA to TYS flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to McGhee Tyson Airport take about 3h 37m gate to gate. The route covers 1,919 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Dallas Love Field and Denver.
Knoxville/Maryville is 3 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
Yes, return flights from TYS to SNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX and BUR. 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 SNA to TYS

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SNA to TYS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to TYS is about 3 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,919 miles (3,089 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Dallas Love Field and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX) and Burbank (BUR).