Knoxville/Maryville to Pensacola (TYS–PNS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

TYS Airport Page →
412 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights Verified 6mos 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 1m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Pensacola flights
BNA Nashville 3h 15m WN WN Nashville (BNA) to Pensacola flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 3m AABA AA Charlotte (CLT) to Pensacola flights
IAH Houston 5h 3m EKNHNZ ACCMNZ Houston (IAH) to Pensacola flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 15m AAASG3 AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Pensacola flights
DAL Dallas 5h 15m WN WN Dallas (DAL) to Pensacola flights
AUS Austin 5h 29m AADLG4 WN Austin (AUS) to Pensacola flights
MIA Miami 5h 35m AAQR AAG3 Miami (MIA) to Pensacola flights
MCO Orlando 5h 54m G4WN F9Y4 Orlando (MCO) to Pensacola flights
ORD Chicago 6h 3m AAASAV NZUA Chicago (ORD) to Pensacola flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Knoxville/Maryville to Pensacola
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
412 mi 23h 58m nonstop -1h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TYS to PNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
582
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 → PNS
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Arriving
72%
Return
PNS → TYS
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TYS delays → PNS delays →

Other ways to reach Pensacola from Knoxville/Maryville

Nearby airports with service to Pensacola International Airport.
Metric TYS→PNS PDK→PNS BNA→PNS
Distance from TYS 135 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 1 41
Flight time 23h 58m 0h 46m 1h 20m
Departure OTP 69%
Airports within 200 miles of TYS with service to Pensacola International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Knoxville/Maryville, it's 5:00 PM in Pensacola.
Distance & Flight Time
412 mi / 664 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 23h 58m gate to gate.

TYS–PNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Knoxville/Maryville to Pensacola route.
Route details
Distance412 mi / 664 km
Flight time23h 58m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TYS
IATA / ICAOTYS / KTYS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation981 ft / 299 m
Destination: PNS
IATA / ICAOPNS / KPNS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation121 ft / 37 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TYS to PNS flights.
Nonstop flights from McGhee Tyson Airport to Pensacola International Airport take about 23h 58m gate to gate. The route covers 412 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Charlotte Douglas.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to PNS and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Pensacola is 1 hour behind Knoxville/Maryville.
Yes, return flights from PNS 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 PNS

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

TYS to PNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TYS to PNS is about 23 hours 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 412 miles (664 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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