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Flights from Champaign to Knoxville
There are no direct flights from Champaign to Knoxville. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 3h 45m door to door (4 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 3h 45m
Champaign to Knoxville at a glance
Fastest journey3h 45mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago
Best ways to fly from Champaign to Knoxville
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CMI Chicago (ORD) TYS
Leg 1: Envoy Air · Leg 2: United Airlines, Envoy Air, GoJet Airlines
Sun06:00 CMI06:52 ORD1h 38m connection08:30 ORD10:45 TYSEnvoy Air
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 597 km371 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 45mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +1hKnoxville vs Champaign
- Currency in Knoxville
- USD
- Airports
- CMI → TYS
Flights from Champaign to Knoxville: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Champaign to Knoxville?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Champaign to Knoxville?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 597 km.
Where do you change planes between Champaign and Knoxville?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). Envoy Air flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Champaign and Knoxville?
Champaign: University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI). Knoxville: McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).
What is the time difference between Champaign and Knoxville?
Knoxville is 1 hour ahead of Champaign.





