Knoxville/Maryville to Nashville (TYS–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN4600
WN Southwest
7S7
6:40 AM
EDT
6:45 AM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN2718
WN Southwest
73H
5:50 PM
EDT
5:55 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN3550
WN Southwest
7S7
9:40 AM
CDT
11:40 AM
EDT
1h
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WN1344
WN Southwest
7S7
10:00 AM
CDT
12:00 PM
EDT
1h
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WN116
WN Southwest
7S7
12:45 PM
CDT
2:45 PM
EDT
1h
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WN1152
WN Southwest
7S7
4:30 PM
CDT
6:30 PM
EDT
1h
M T W T F S S
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Knoxville/Maryville to Nashville
2 carriers, 16 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 16 Flights/wk 152 mi 0h 34m nonstop -1h behind 108 1-stop hubs

TYS–BNA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Allegiant Air lead the route. The flight covers 152 miles in approximately 0h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 108 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TYS–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 73H, 7S7 1h05 82%
G4 Allegiant Air 0 82%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 + WN (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TYS to BNA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TYS to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
108
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,029
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.

Other ways to reach Nashville from Knoxville/Maryville

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric TYS→BNA AVL→BNA CHA→BNA
Distance from TYS 86 mi 87 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 2
Weekly flights 16 1
Flight time 0h 34m 0h 41m 23h 21m
Departure OTP 82%
Airports within 200 miles of TYS with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Nashville is 1 hour behind Knoxville/Maryville.
TYS: EDT · BNA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Knoxville/Maryville, it's 5:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
152 mi / 244 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 34m to 1h 5m.
Getting from BNA

Uber and Lyft from BNA to downtown run $20–30 (15–25 minutes). Pickup zones for TNCs are on the lower level. Taxis are available at the ground transportation curb, typically $25–35 to downtown.Rental car brands are in the adjacent facility connected via walkway. WeGo bus Route 18 costs $2 but has limited evening hours; check before relying on it for late arrivals. I-40 and Briley Parkway provide direct highway access.

Nashville Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and variable winters. July and August average 32–36°C with high humidity. Winter (December–February) temperatures range from −2–10°C. Ice storms are the primary disruption risk. Nashville sees occasional but significant freezing rain events that shut down the airport.

Severe thunderstorm season peaks April through June, bringing tornado risk to the region. Spring storms cause most ground stops and ground delays. Autumn (September–November) is mild and generally the most disruption-free season.

TYS–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Knoxville/Maryville to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance152 mi / 244 km
Flight time0h 34m to 1h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights16 out / 15 return
1-stop connections108 hubs
Origin: TYS
IATA / ICAOTYS / KTYS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation981 ft / 299 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TYS to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from McGhee Tyson Airport to Nashville International Airport take approximately 0h 34m to 1h 5m. The route covers 152 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 16 nonstop flights per week from TYS to BNA. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AVL, PDK, MBT, SDF, AGS, LUK, HSV, ORL, BTR, MKL, MEM, GYY, BHM, TUL, DAY, LYH, CHS, SGR, MMU, PWK, CMH, IND, MRK, GPT, RIC, CGF, ECP, MSY, MKE, MKC, LIT, GUF, RDU, SHV, ATW, LAL, PGD, AFW, PBI, GRR, BCT, TEB, TPA, YYZ, LCH, RST, OPF, FTW, BDL, NAS, RSW, HPN, COS, PVD, EYW, RIL, OKC, LNK, SAT, STT, MTJ, SJO, BZN, SXM, SLC, EWR, SNA, OAK, VNY, BUR, MDW, MRY, LAX, APC, SMF, SFO, ATL, BWI, AUS, MSP, VPS, DCA, IAH, DTW, BOS, ORD, IAD, LGA, SFB, MIA, SRQ, PHL, CLT, DFW, DAL, FLL, JAX, HOU, DEN, MCO, PHX, PIE, CHA, LAS, DSI, PNS, DPA and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nashville is 1 hour behind Knoxville/Maryville.
Yes, return flights from BNA to TYS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AVL, CHA and TRI. 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 TYS to BNA

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

TYS to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TYS to BNA ranges from 0 hours 34 minutes to 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 152 miles (244 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

108 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via AVL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Asheville (AVL), Chattanooga (CHA) and Blountville (TRI).