Knoxville/Maryville to New York (TYS–LGA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL5116
DL Delta
CR9
6:05 AM
EDT TM
8:05 AM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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DL4983
DL Delta
CR9
11:55 AM
EDT TM
1:54 PM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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DL5455
DL Delta
CR9
5:00 PM
EDT
6:59 PM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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DL4983
DL Delta
CR9
12:21 PM
EDT TC
4:06 PM
EDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
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DL5455
DL Delta
CR9
1:59 PM
EDT TC
4:12 PM
EDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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DL5003
DL Delta
CR9
6:20 PM
EDT TC
8:35 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Knoxville/Maryville to New York
1 carrier, 20 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 20 Flights/wk 647 mi 1h 59m nonstop 43 1-stop hubs

TYS–LGA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 647 miles in approximately 1h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TYS–LGA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 20 CR9 1h59-2h 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (20 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 LGA direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TYS to LGA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,491
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 → LGA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
Return
LGA → TYS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TYS delays → LGA delays →

Other ways to reach New York from Knoxville/Maryville

Nearby airports with service to LaGuardia Airport.
Metric TYS→LGA AVL→LGA CHA→LGA
Distance from TYS 86 mi 87 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 20 34 13
Flight time 1h 59m 1h 32m 2h 4m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of TYS with service to LaGuardia Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Knoxville/Maryville, it's 6:00 PM in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
647 mi / 1,041 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 59m to 2h 0m.
Getting from LGA

Taxis from LGA to Midtown Manhattan cost $30–45 (flat rates do not apply from LGA; metered). Ride-shares pickup is on the lower level; fares to Midtown typically $35–55. Allow 30–60 minutes off-peak, 60–90 minutes during rush hour.The M60 Select Bus ($2.90) connects to the subway at multiple points and takes 45–70 minutes to Manhattan. Q70 Select Bus connects to the 7/E/F/M/R trains at Jackson Heights for additional subway access. Note that LGA has no direct subway or rail link as of 2026.

New York Climate

Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. LGA is one of the most disruption-prone major US airports. A combination of weather (nor'easters, summer thunderstorms, winter ice) and congested airspace drives delays year-round. Summer (June–August) afternoon thunderstorms cause frequent ground delays and can back up the eastern seaboard for hours.

Winter (December–February) brings snow and freezing rain events, with −5–4°C averages. Nor'easters typically cause 1–2 significant cancellation events per season. Spring and autumn are the most operationally stable periods. Connections through LGA require buffer time to absorb accumulated delays.

TYS–LGA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Knoxville/Maryville to New York route.
Route details
Distance647 mi / 1,041 km
Flight time1h 59m to 2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights20 out / 20 return
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: TYS
IATA / ICAOTYS / KTYS
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation981 ft / 299 m
Destination: LGA
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TYS to LGA flights.
Nonstop flights from McGhee Tyson Airport to LaGuardia Airport take approximately 1h 59m to 2h. The route covers 647 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 20 nonstop flights per week from TYS to LGA. The return direction has about 20 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, CHA, CAE, CMH, HPN, EWR, CHS, SDF, ECP, PWK, MDW, BHM, BCT, PBI, AUS, VPS, HOU, OKC, BZN, EYW, LAS, BOS, ATL, JAX, SRQ, MIA, MCO, DCA, IAD, PHL, CLT, MSP, BNA, IAH, FLL, DFW, DTW, ORD, BWI, DAL, DEN, PNS and NAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LGA to TYS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AVL, CHA and GSP. 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 LGA

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

TYS to LGA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TYS to LGA ranges from 1 hours 59 minutes to 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 647 miles (1,041 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 40 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Asheville (AVL), Chattanooga (CHA) and Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP).