Knoxville/Maryville to Columbia (TYS–COU) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 27m AAACAS → AANZQR Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 46m AABAEJA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbia flights
SFB Orlando 5h 1m G4 → G4 Orlando (SFB) to Columbia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 9m AAASAY → AAQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbia flights
DEN Denver 6h 39m F9G4UA → UA Denver (DEN) to Columbia flights
VPS Valparaiso 18h 1m G4 → G4 Valparaiso (VPS) to Columbia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Knoxville/Maryville to Columbia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between TYS and COU, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore TYS Routes COU Routes TYS Live Flights COU Live Flights TYS Delays
All flights from Columbia (COU) Columbia to Knoxville/Maryville flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TYS to COU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
ORD ~4h 27m CLT ~4h 46m SFB ~5h 1m DFW ~5h 9m DEN ~6h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
127
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
TYS → COU
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Return
COU → TYS
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TYS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbia from Knoxville/Maryville

Nearby airports with service to Columbia Regional Airport.
Metric TYS→COU BNA→COU ATL→COU
Distance from TYS – 152 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Departure OTP 55% – –
Nashville (BNA) to Columbia flights · Atlanta (ATL) to Columbia flights · Charlotte (CLT) to Columbia flights
Airports within 200 miles of TYS with service to Columbia Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Knoxville/Maryville, it's 5:00 PM in Columbia.
Facts

TYS–COU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Knoxville/Maryville to Columbia route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TYS
Full nameMcGhee Tyson Airport
IATA / ICAOTYS / KTYS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation981 ft / 299 m
Destination: COU
Full nameColumbia Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOCOU / KCOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation889 ft / 271 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TYS to COU flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte Douglas and Orlando Sanford.
Columbia is 1 hour behind Knoxville/Maryville.
Yes, return flights from COU to TYS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BNA, ATL and CLT. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte Douglas and Orlando Sanford. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nashville (BNA), Atlanta (ATL) and Charlotte (CLT).