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Flights from Knoxville to Columbia
There are no direct flights from Knoxville to Columbia. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 4h 30m door to door (11 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 4h 30m
Knoxville to Columbia at a glance
Fastest journey4h 30mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago
Best ways to fly from Knoxville to Columbia
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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TYS Chicago (ORD) COU
Leg 1: United Airlines, Envoy Air, GoJet Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest, Envoy Air, GoJet Airlines
Sat10:45 TYS11:15 ORD2h 00m connection13:15 ORD14:15 COUUnited Airlines + GoJet Airlines
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
- 798 km496 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 30mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hColumbia vs Knoxville
- Currency in Columbia
- USD
- Airports
- TYS → COU
Flights from Knoxville to Columbia: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Knoxville to Columbia?
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 Knoxville to Columbia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 798 km.
Where do you change planes between Knoxville and Columbia?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). United Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Knoxville and Columbia?
Knoxville: McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS). Columbia: Columbia Regional Airport (COU).
What is the time difference between Knoxville and Columbia?
Columbia is 1 hour behind Knoxville.





