Knoxville/Maryville to Rochester (TYS–RST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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718 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 2mos 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 4 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 22m AAACAS AAQRUA Chicago (ORD) to Rochester flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 24m DL DLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Rochester flights
IND Indianapolis ~5h 14m Indianapolis (IND) to Rochester flights
DCA Washington ~5h 36m AAAS Washington (DCA) to Rochester flights
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Knoxville/Maryville to Rochester
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
718 mi 1h 53m nonstop -1h behind

TYS–RST 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 RST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
TYS → RST
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
RST → TYS
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TYS delays →

Other ways to reach Rochester from Knoxville/Maryville

Nearby airports with service to Rochester International Airport.
Metric TYS→RST BNA→RST CLT→RST
Distance from TYS 152 mi 176 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 1h 53m 1h 44m 2h 35m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of TYS with service to Rochester International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Knoxville/Maryville, it's 5:00 PM in Rochester.
Distance & Flight Time
718 mi / 1,155 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 53m gate to gate.

TYS–RST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Knoxville/Maryville to Rochester route.
Route details
Distance718 mi / 1,155 km
Flight time1h 53m
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: RST
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TYS to RST flights.
Nonstop flights from McGhee Tyson Airport to Rochester International Airport take about 1h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 718 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Rochester is 1 hour behind Knoxville/Maryville.
Nearby alternatives include BNA and CLT. 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 RST

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

TYS to RST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TYS to RST is about 1 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 718 miles (1,155 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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