Knoxville/Maryville to Kearney (TYS–EAR) — 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 2 hubs
ORD Chicago 5h 47m AAACAS → UA Chicago (ORD) to Kearney flights
DEN Denver 6h 23m EJAF9G4 → UA Denver (DEN) to Kearney flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Knoxville/Maryville to Kearney
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 881 mi 2h 10m nonstop -1h behind

TYS–EAR had nonstop service from Key Lime Air, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 881 miles in 2h 10m.

Also explore TYS Routes EAR Routes TYS Live Flights EAR Live Flights TYS Delays
All flights from Kearney (EAR) Kearney to Knoxville/Maryville flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop TYS–EAR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KG Key Lime Air 1 – – 82% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KG (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TYS to EAR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
ORD ~5h 47m DEN ~6h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
53
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 → EAR
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Return
EAR → TYS
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TYS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kearney from Knoxville/Maryville

Nearby airports with service to Kearney Regional Airport.
Metric TYS→EAR BNA→EAR
Distance from TYS – 152 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 2h 10m 1h 40m
Departure OTP 82% –
Nashville (BNA) to Kearney flights
Airports within 200 miles of TYS with service to Kearney Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Knoxville/Maryville, it's 5:00 PM in Kearney.
Distance & Flight Time
881 mi / 1,418 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m gate to gate.
Facts

TYS–EAR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Knoxville/Maryville to Kearney route.
Route details
Distance881 mi / 1,418 km
Flight time2h 10m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TYS
Full nameMcGhee Tyson Airport
IATA / ICAOTYS / KTYS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation981 ft / 299 m
Destination: EAR
Full nameKearney Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOEAR / KEAR
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation2,131 ft / 650 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TYS to EAR flights.
Nonstop flights from McGhee Tyson Airport to Kearney Regional Airport take about 2h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 881 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from TYS to EAR: Key Lime Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 10m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare and Denver.
Kearney is 1 hour behind Knoxville/Maryville.
Nearby alternatives include BNA. 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 EAR

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) had nonstop service from Key Lime Air, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

TYS to EAR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TYS to EAR is about 2 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 881 miles (1,418 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nashville (BNA).