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Flights from Cincinnati to Knoxville
There are no direct flights from Cincinnati to Knoxville. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Nashville, about 2h 43m door to door (88 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 2h 43m
Cincinnati to Knoxville at a glance
Fastest journey2h 43mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Nashville
Best ways to fly from Cincinnati 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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CVG Atlanta (ATL) TYS
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, American Airlines
Mon08:15 CVG09:26 ATL0h 49m connection10:15 ATL10:58 TYSDelta Air Lines
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CVG Nashville (BNA) TYS
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Sat13:30 CVG13:20 BNA2h 40m connection16:00 BNA17:34 TYSSouthwest Airlines
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CVG Charlotte (CLT) TYS
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989), SkyWest
Mon13:15 CVG14:21 CLT2h 24m connection16:45 CLT17:24 TYSAmerican Airlines + SkyWest
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
- 353 km219 miles
- Journey time
- 2h 43mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneKnoxville vs Cincinnati
- Currency in Knoxville
- USD
- Airports
- CVG → TYS
Flights from Cincinnati to Knoxville: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cincinnati to Knoxville?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Nashville and Charlotte. 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 Cincinnati to Knoxville?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 353 km.
Where do you change planes between Cincinnati and Knoxville?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Nashville (BNA) and Charlotte (CLT). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cincinnati and Knoxville?
Cincinnati: Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). Knoxville: McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).





