Knoxville/Maryville to Santa Barbara (TYS–SBA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

TYS Airport Page →
2,017 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 33m 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 5 hubs
PHX Phoenix 6h 27m G4 → AAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Barbara flights
DEN Denver 7h 3m F9G4UA → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Santa Barbara flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 24m AAASAY → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Santa Barbara flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 28m G4 → LXJWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Santa Barbara flights
ORD Chicago 7h 34m AAACAS → UA Chicago (ORD) to Santa Barbara flights
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Knoxville/Maryville to Santa Barbara
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,017 mi 3h 47m nonstop -3h behind

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

Also explore TYS Routes SBA Routes TYS Live Flights SBA Live Flights TYS Delays SBA Delays
All flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) Santa Barbara to Knoxville/Maryville flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TYS to SBA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
PHX ~6h 27m DEN ~7h 3m DFW ~7h 24m LAS ~7h 28m ORD ~7h 34m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
310
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 → SBA
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
45%
Return
SBA → TYS
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TYS delays → SBA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Santa Barbara from Knoxville/Maryville

Nearby airports with service to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.
Metric TYS→SBA PDK→SBA BNA→SBA
Distance from TYS – 135 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 6
Weekly flights ~1 – 1
Flight time 3h 47m 4h 24m 3h 52m
Departure OTP 84% – –
Atlanta (PDK) to Santa Barbara flights · Nashville (BNA) to Santa Barbara flights · Atlanta (ATL) to Santa Barbara flights
Airports within 200 miles of TYS with service to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Santa Barbara is 3 hours behind Knoxville/Maryville.
TYS: EDT · SBA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Knoxville/Maryville, it's 3:00 PM in Santa Barbara.
Distance & Flight Time
2,017 mi / 3,246 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 47m gate to gate.
Facts

TYS–SBA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Knoxville/Maryville to Santa Barbara route.
Route details
Distance2,017 mi / 3,246 km
Flight time3h 47m
Time difference-3 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: SBA
Full nameSanta Barbara Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSBA / KSBA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TYS to SBA flights.
Nonstop flights from McGhee Tyson Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport take about 3h 47m gate to gate. The route covers 2,017 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth.
Santa Barbara is 3 hours behind Knoxville/Maryville.
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 SBA

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

TYS to SBA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TYS to SBA is about 3 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,017 miles (3,246 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlanta (PDK), Nashville (BNA) and Atlanta (ATL).