Knoxville/Maryville to Atlanta (TYS–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
TYS–ATL is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 152 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, LA, SK, VS, WS | 83 | 712, 717, 738, 739, CR9 | 0h58-1h18 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, LA, SK, VS, WS | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| EY Etihad Airways | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| KL KLM | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Atlanta from Knoxville/Maryville
| Metric | TYS→ATL | AVL→ATL | CHA→ATL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TYS | – | 86 mi | 87 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 10 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 242 | 240 | 341 |
| Flight time | 1h 5m | 0h 59m | 0h 53m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
TYS: EDT · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Knoxville/Maryville, it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta.
MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.
The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.
Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.
TYS–ATL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TYS to ATL
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Etihad Airways, KLM and United Airlines. With 242 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TYS to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TYS to ATL is about 1 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 152 miles (245 km). There are approximately 242 weekly flights outbound and 244 return, totaling 486 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Charlotte Douglas and Memphis. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Asheville (AVL), Chattanooga (CHA) and Blountville (TRI).