Knoxville/Maryville to Tucson (TYS–TUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

TYS Airport Page →
1,560 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 18 1-stop flights Verified 1mo 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
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 38m AAASAY AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tucson flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 52m AFAMDL AMDLSK Atlanta (ATL) to Tucson flights
DEN Denver 6h 2m EJAF9G4 ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Tucson flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 11m G4 AAASPD Phoenix (PHX) to Tucson flights
IAH Houston 6h 26m NZUA EKUA Houston (IAH) to Tucson flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 39m G4 WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Tucson flights
ORD Chicago 6h 43m AAACAS AAAYEK Chicago (ORD) to Tucson flights
HSV Huntsville ~6h 1m AA AAOO Huntsville (HSV) to Tucson flights
DAL Dallas ~6h 3m WN WN Dallas (DAL) to Tucson flights
HOU Houston ~6h 19m G4 Houston (HOU) to Tucson flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Knoxville/Maryville to Tucson
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,560 mi 3h 59m nonstop -3h behind

TYS–TUS 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 TUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
386
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 → TUS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
88%
Return
TUS → TYS
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TYS delays → TUS delays →

Other ways to reach Tucson from Knoxville/Maryville

Nearby airports with service to Tucson International Airport.
Metric TYS→TUS PDK→TUS BNA→TUS
Distance from TYS 135 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 3h 59m 3h 57m 3h 4m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of TYS with service to Tucson International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Tucson is 3 hours behind Knoxville/Maryville.
TYS: EDT · TUS: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Knoxville/Maryville, it's 3:00 PM in Tucson.
Distance & Flight Time
1,560 mi / 2,511 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 59m gate to gate.

TYS–TUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Knoxville/Maryville to Tucson route.
Route details
Distance1,560 mi / 2,511 km
Flight time3h 59m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TYS
IATA / ICAOTYS / KTYS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation981 ft / 299 m
Destination: TUS
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TYS to TUS flights.
Nonstop flights from McGhee Tyson Airport to Tucson International Airport take about 3h 59m gate to gate. The route covers 1,560 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Denver.
Tucson is 3 hours behind Knoxville/Maryville.
Yes, return flights from TUS 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 TUS

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

TYS to TUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TYS to TUS is about 3 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,560 miles (2,511 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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