Knoxville/Maryville to Louisville (TYS–SDF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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189 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 35 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Feb 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 2h 40m VJAWN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Louisville flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 17m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Louisville flights
VPS Valparaiso 3h 49m G4 → G4 Valparaiso (VPS) to Louisville flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 58m AABA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Louisville flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 10m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Louisville flights
ORD Chicago 4h 24m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Louisville flights
IAD Dulles 4h 31m ACAVCM → ACCMUA Dulles (IAD) to Louisville flights
TPA Tampa 4h 35m WN → WN Tampa (TPA) to Louisville flights
DTW Detroit 5h 3m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Louisville flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 10m AAASBA → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Louisville flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Knoxville/Maryville to Louisville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
189 mi 0h 36m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between TYS and SDF, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore TYS Routes SDF Routes TYS Live Flights SDF Live Flights TYS Delays SDF Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TYS to SDF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
BNA ~2h 40m ATL ~3h 17m VPS ~3h 49m IND ~3h 50m CLT ~3h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
841
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 → SDF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
77%
Return
SDF → TYS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TYS delays → SDF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Louisville from Knoxville/Maryville

Nearby airports with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Metric TYS→SDF AVL→SDF CHA→SDF
Distance from TYS – 86 mi 87 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 0h 36m 0h 51m 1h
Departure OTP 100% – –
Asheville (AVL) to Louisville flights · Chattanooga (CHA) to Louisville flights · Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) to Louisville flights
Airports within 200 miles of TYS with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Knoxville/Maryville, it's 6:00 PM in Louisville.
Distance & Flight Time
189 mi / 305 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 36m gate to gate.
Facts

TYS–SDF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Knoxville/Maryville to Louisville route.
Route details
Distance189 mi / 305 km
Flight time0h 36m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TYS
Full nameMcGhee Tyson Airport
IATA / ICAOTYS / KTYS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation981 ft / 299 m
Destination: SDF
Full nameLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TYS to SDF flights.
Nonstop flights from McGhee Tyson Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport take about 0h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 189 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Destin-Fort Walton Beach.
Yes, return flights from SDF 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 SDF

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

TYS to SDF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TYS to SDF is about 0 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 189 miles (305 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Destin-Fort Walton Beach. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Asheville (AVL), Chattanooga (CHA) and Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP).