Knoxville/Maryville to Lexington (TYS–LEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

TYS Airport Page →
157 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights Verified 4w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 5m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Lexington flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 50m AABAEJA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Lexington flights
DTW Detroit 3h 54m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Lexington flights
ORD Chicago 4h 27m AAACAS → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Lexington flights
PIE Pinellas Park 4h 49m EJAG4 → G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Lexington flights
SFB Orlando 5h 13m G4 → G4 Orlando (SFB) to Lexington flights
LGA New York 5h 19m DLWS → DL New York (LGA) to Lexington flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 23m AAASBA → AAASQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Lexington flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 35m AAASAY → AAFJQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lexington flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 31m G4 → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Lexington flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Knoxville/Maryville to Lexington
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
157 mi 0h 31m nonstop

TYS–LEX has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TYS to LEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
ATL ~3h 5m CLT ~3h 50m DTW ~3h 54m ORD ~4h 27m PIE ~4h 49m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
344
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 → LEX
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
80%
Return
LEX → TYS
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TYS delays → LEX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lexington from Knoxville/Maryville

Nearby airports with service to Blue Grass Airport.
Metric TYS→LEX PDK→LEX BNA→LEX
Distance from TYS – 135 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 4
Weekly flights ~1 1 1
Flight time 0h 31m 1h 3m 0h 42m
Departure OTP 67% – –
Atlanta (PDK) to Lexington flights · Nashville (BNA) to Lexington flights · Atlanta (ATL) to Lexington flights
Airports within 200 miles of TYS with service to Blue Grass Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lexington is 0 hours the same as Knoxville/Maryville.
TYS: EDT · LEX: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Knoxville/Maryville, it's 6:00 PM in Lexington.
Distance & Flight Time
157 mi / 253 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 31m gate to gate.
Facts

TYS–LEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Knoxville/Maryville to Lexington route.
Route details
Distance157 mi / 253 km
Flight time0h 31m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TYS
Full nameMcGhee Tyson Airport
IATA / ICAOTYS / KTYS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation981 ft / 299 m
Destination: LEX
Full nameBlue Grass Airport
IATA / ICAOLEX / KLEX
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.6M
Elevation979 ft / 298 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TYS to LEX flights.
Nonstop flights from McGhee Tyson Airport to Blue Grass Airport take about 0h 31m gate to gate. The route covers 157 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Yes, return flights from LEX to TYS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PDK, BNA and ATL. 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 LEX

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

TYS to LEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TYS to LEX is about 0 hours 31 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 157 miles (253 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlanta (PDK), Nashville (BNA) and Atlanta (ATL).