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

TYS Airport Page →
152 mi airlines charter/private 17/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 22m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: BRA.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN3388
WN Southwest
7S7
6:40 AM
EDT
6:35 AM
CDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2366
WN Southwest
7S7
7:00 AM
EDT
6:55 AM
CDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1645
WN Southwest
7S7
4:00 PM
EDT
4:00 PM
CDT
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1768
WN Southwest
737
7:35 PM
EDT
7:28 PM
CDT
0h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN790
WN Southwest
737
10:05 AM
CDT
11:55 AM
EDT
0h 50m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4206
WN Southwest
7S7
10:15 AM
CDT
12:05 PM
EDT
0h 50m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN694
WN Southwest
7S7
7:20 PM
CDT
9:10 PM
EDT
0h 50m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN432
WN Southwest
7S7
7:25 PM
CDT
9:20 PM
EDT
0h 55m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
ATL Atlanta 3h 6m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Nashville flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 45m AABA AAWN Charlotte (CLT) to Nashville flights
MDW Chicago 4h 2m G4 WN Chicago (MDW) to Nashville flights
DTW Detroit 4h 17m AFDLKE AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Nashville flights
MCO Orlando 4h 23m G4WN EJAF9NK Orlando (MCO) to Nashville flights
SFB Orlando 4h 26m G4 G4 Orlando (SFB) to Nashville flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 4h 32m G4 EJAG4WN Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Nashville flights
DCA Washington 4h 33m AAAS AADLWN Washington (DCA) to Nashville flights
ORD Chicago 4h 36m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Nashville flights
IAD Dulles 4h 42m ACAVCM AVAZCM Dulles (IAD) to Nashville flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Knoxville/Maryville to Nashville
3 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 152 mi 0h 55m nonstop -1h behind

TYS–BNA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Allegiant Air lead the route. The flight covers 152 miles in approximately 0h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 16 737, 7S7 0h53-1h 79%
DL Delta Air Lines 1 79% SkyTeam
G4 Allegiant Air 0 79%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 + WN (16 flights/wk, 94%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 6%)
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
4
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TYS to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,051
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
TYS → BNA
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
63%
Return
BNA → TYS
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Arriving
34%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TYS delays → BNA delays →

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 3 6 3
Weekly flights 17 1 1
Flight time 0h 55m 0h 42m 0h 24m
Departure OTP 79%
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 55m gate to gate.
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 55m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights17 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 0h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 152 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from TYS to BNA: Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Allegiant Air.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Chicago Midway.
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.
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 TYS to BNA

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Allegiant Air. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

TYS to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TYS to BNA is about 0 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 152 miles (244 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Asheville (AVL), Chattanooga (CHA) and Blountville (TRI).