Knoxville/Maryville to Philadelphia (TYS–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

TYS Airport Page →
554 mi airlines charter/private 37/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 31m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA5620+1
AA American
CR9
6:12 AM
EDT
8:06 AM
EDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1909cs
BA British
CR9
6:12 AM
EDT
8:06 AM
EDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5951
AA American
ER4
1:38 PM
EDT
3:39 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4366
AS Alaska
E145
1:38 PM
EDT
3:39 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G43476
G4 Allegiant
B38M
3:46 PM
EDT
5:36 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5952
AA American
E145
7:03 PM
EDT
9:06 PM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4366
AS Alaska
E145
11:00 AM
EDT TF
1:13 PM
EDT
2h 13m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5951
AA American
ER4
12:26 PM
EDT TF
2:26 PM
EDT
2h
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4587
BA British
ER4
3:40 PM
EDT TF
5:54 PM
EDT
2h 14m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5952
AA American
ER4
3:50 PM
EDT TF
6:04 PM
EDT
2h 14m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5066
AA American
CR9
6:34 PM
EDT TF
8:38 PM
EDT
2h 4m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
G43477
G4 Allegiant
7M8
6:45 PM
EDT TE
8:48 PM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
IAD Dulles 4h ACAVCM ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Philadelphia flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 1m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Philadelphia flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 5m AABA AAASBA Charlotte (CLT) to Philadelphia flights
DTW Detroit 4h 14m AFDLKE AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Philadelphia flights
BOS Boston 4h 43m G4 AAAFB6 Boston (BOS) to Philadelphia flights
BNA Nashville 4h 56m VJAWN AAEIWN Nashville (BNA) to Philadelphia flights
MDW Chicago 4h 57m G4 EJAWN Chicago (MDW) to Philadelphia flights
ORD Chicago 5h 4m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Philadelphia flights
DCA Washington 5h 13m AAAS AAASBA Washington (DCA) to Philadelphia flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 5h 41m G4LXJ AAADAS Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Philadelphia flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Knoxville/Maryville to Philadelphia
3 carriers, 37 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 554 mi 1h 58m nonstop

TYS–PHL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Allegiant Air lead the route. The flight covers 554 miles in approximately 1h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TYS–PHL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AS, BA 21 CR9, E145, ER4 1h54-2h03 100% Oneworld AS, BA
G4 Allegiant Air 2 B38M 1h50 100%
GXA GXA 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – G4
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, BA
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AA, AS
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (21 flights/wk, 91%)
Unaffiliated: G4 + GXA (2 flights/wk, 9%)
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 PHL direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
37
Outbound / wk
37
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TYS to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,050
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 → PHL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
84%
Return
PHL → TYS
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
Arriving
33%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TYS delays → PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Knoxville/Maryville

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric TYS→PHL AVL→PHL CHA→PHL
Distance from TYS 86 mi 87 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 3 1
Weekly flights 37 29 1
Flight time 1h 58m 1h 44m 1h 24m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of TYS with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Knoxville/Maryville, it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
554 mi / 891 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 58m gate to gate.
Getting from PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

TYS–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Knoxville/Maryville to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance554 mi / 891 km
Flight time1h 58m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights37 out / 37 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TYS
IATA / ICAOTYS / KTYS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation981 ft / 299 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TYS to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from McGhee Tyson Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take about 1h 58m gate to gate. The route covers 554 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from TYS to PHL: American Airlines, Allegiant Air, and others.
This route has frequent 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 Washington Dulles, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas.
Yes, return flights from PHL 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 PHL

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Allegiant Air. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

TYS to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TYS to PHL is about 1 hours 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 554 miles (891 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 74 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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