Flights from Fairbanks to Knoxville

There are no direct flights from Fairbanks to Knoxville. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Denver, about 8h 55m door to door (10 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 8h 55m

Fairbanks to Knoxville at a glance

Fastest journey8h 55mVia Chicago, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Denver

Best ways to fly from Fairbanks to Knoxville

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

FAI Chicago (ORD) TYS

Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Envoy Air, GoJet Airlines

Tue20:30 FAI05:05 ORD1h 55m connection07:00 ORD09:25 TYSUnited Airlines

5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 55m

FAI Denver (DEN) TYS

Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines

Sat01:15 FAI08:13 DEN2h 47m connection11:00 DEN15:31 TYSUnited Airlines + Southwest Airlines

5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 16m

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: 5,213 km3,237 miles
Journey time: 8h 55mon current schedules
Time difference: +4hKnoxville vs Fairbanks
Currency in Knoxville: USD
Airports: FAI → TYS

Flights from Fairbanks to Knoxville: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Fairbanks to Knoxville?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago and Denver. 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 Fairbanks to Knoxville?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,213 km.

Where do you change planes between Fairbanks and Knoxville?

The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Denver (DEN). United Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Fairbanks and Knoxville?

Fairbanks: Fairbanks International Airport (FAI). Knoxville: McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).

What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Knoxville?

Knoxville is 4 hours ahead of Fairbanks.

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